World Cup Downhill Skiing Event at Matterhorn Cancelled for Second Year

Heavy snowfalls and strong winds force cancellation; Men's World Cup circuit starts season with three weather-related cancellations

The World Cup downhill skiing event at Matterhorn has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to heavy snowfalls and strong winds.
The cancellation was also influenced by the forecast for strong winds throughout Sunday at the highest altitude course on the World Cup circuit.
The Gran Becca course, which starts in Switzerland and finishes in Italy, has yet to host a downhill race due to these weather-related cancellations.
Last year, the inaugural races at Gran Becca, designed by 2010 Olympic men's downhill champion Didier Defago, were also cancelled due to a lack of snow.
The men's World Cup circuit has started the season with three cancelled races because of weather, and the season-opening giant slalom at Soelden, Austria was abandoned due to dangerous winds.