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FIS Chief Flags Livigno Venue Delays for Milano Cortina 2026

Local officials say a valve replacement resolved snowmaking issues.

Overview

  • Eliasch said preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding in Livigno are running behind, calling the situation inexplicable.
  • He alleged the Italian government has not released funds and said FIS is calling organizers three times a day with plan B, C and D prepared.
  • The Livigno Snow Park and Aerials & Moguls Park must produce large volumes of artificial snow supplied by the Monte Sponda reservoir.
  • Mayor Remo Galli said the delay was due to a replaced valve and reported that snow guns have been operating for several evenings.
  • Galli expects temperatures near minus 20 Celsius in the coming days and voiced confidence in snow supply, with 26 Olympic golds scheduled there Feb. 6–22.