[Olympics] Alpine Ski Mixed Team Event Faces Cancellation Threat Due to Strong Winds

Tournament Closes on Postponed Day Amid Stronger Wind Forecast

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The mixed team event, the final alpine skiing competition at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, faced the risk of cancellation due to strong winds. The Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee postponed the mixed team event, originally scheduled to be held on the 19th at the National Alpine Ski Center in Yanqing, northern Beijing, to the morning of the 20th. This was due to strong winds reaching speeds of up to 65 km/h from the morning. The event might be canceled altogether. Stronger winds are forecasted in the Yanqing area, and the 20th is the closing day of the Games. It is reported that many athletes participating in this event have already planned to leave on that day. Even if the event takes place, a significant number of withdrawals could occur. The only instance of a scheduled event being canceled at the Winter Olympics was the men's 10,000m speed skating at the 1928 St. Moritz Games. At that time, the outdoor rink where the event was held experienced melting ice due to unusually warm weather.

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