US EditionParalympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
The International Paralympic Committee and International Olympic Committee consider moving dates or rotating locations due to climate-driven March warmth affecting snow quality and safety.
- This month at the Milan‑Cortina Paralympics, athletes reported warm conditions, with some racing in shorts and T‑shirts, and soft snow slowed events, prompting complaints.
- Because the Paralympics are typically held two weeks after the Winter Olympics, Paralympic scheduling pushes events into warmer March weather amid rising temperatures at recent Paralympic Winter Games.
- Dr. Jaap Stomphorst warned poor snow quality increases injury risk for sit-ski and visually impaired racers, and Markus Salcher blamed softer snow for falls and disadvantages, experts said.
- Craig Spence, IPC's chief brand and communications officer, said the IPC is working with the IOC on earlier dates but moving them is complicated by other major winter events.
- Athletes urged changes, with some saying they would move the Paralympics after facing warm racing and uneven schedules, while others warned they will not risk further injury representing the disability community.
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The Billings Gazette
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn't these Games be earlier?
One skier lamented "tropical" conditions, and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
The warm temperatures make the paralympics to create. A TV expert now calls a trick of the piste staff to prepare the route.
Warm conditions hamper Paralympics, sparking talk of moving games earlier
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy — At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented “tropical” conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety. “I’m here to represent the disability community on a snowboard, and I want to give the best show that I can,” three-time Paralympic gold medalist Brenna Huckaby of th…
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