Winter Olympics: ‘I don’t understand, where is the ski?’ - Mystery delays giant slalom at Beijing 2022

A heavy blizzard wreaked havoc at the Winter Olympics on Sunday and delayed the start of the second run in the men’s giant slalom, but there was a more humorous stoppage during the opening run of the event. Hong Kong’s Hau Tsuen Adrian Yung – one of 35 DNFs during Race 1 – was thankfully unhurt after stumbling on his way down the ‘Ice River’, but race referee Markus Waldner and assistant Emmanuel Couder still had to halt proceedings due to the mysterious case of a missing ski.

Ad/> “Send some people, we need to find the ski before we start!” was the message over the radio, with Philippines’ Asa Miller waiting to go at the start gate. /> Beijing 2022‘Ouch! That is a big impact!’ – Andrienko smashed through gate after ‘really unusual’ crashAN HOUR AGO “I don’t understand, where is the ski?” the message continued.

The reply from the official on the course searching for the ski simply replied: “I don’t know, I cannot find the ski!” Eventually, Waldner and Couder were satisfied the race could continue, although the ski did not appear to have been found. ‘Fricking hell!’ — Jamaica’s first-ever Olympic skier fulfils ‘crazy dream’ with GS run ‘I don't believe the race is fair’ – GS finale delayed after blizzard-hit first run 'Everybody's making errors' — Heavy blizzard prompts visibility complaints in men’s giant slalom The officials appeared to be satisfied that the ski had disappeared off the racing line, though, and with a “course clear!” the race continued.

Marco Odermatt claimed gold in a dramatic finale. -- Watch every moment of Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 on discovery+ /> Beijing 2022‘Send some people, we need to find the ski!’ – Official ‘doesn’t understand’ after ski lost in snowAN HOUR AGO /> Beijing