Competition at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics began in inauspicious fashion after the lights went out at the curling venue just 10 minutes into the start of the event. Curling competition officially began on Wednesday, two days before the Opening Ceremony at the San Siro. Play was halted by officials with Britain's Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds in the first end of their match against Norway. ‘We have had a power cut here at the stadium,’ said BBC commentator Steve Cram, as he laughed at the untimely disruption. Concerns have been raised ahead of the Games, with a cable car and the ice hockey venue among key infrastructure that has yet to be completed ahead of the official start.

Source: Daily Mail February 04, 2026 21:09 UTC