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Funding Shortfalls Delay Snow Production for 2026 Olympics

12/21/2025

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Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski Federation, warned about preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled February 6–22, 2026.
He noted delays in producing artificial snow due to funding shortfalls from the Italian government.
Livigno venues require substantial artificial snow, with Livigno mayor Remo Galli attributing delays to a technical issue and saying temperatures will drop to aid snow production.

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Johan Eliasch, president of the International Ski Federation, warned about preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled February 6–22, 2026.
He noted delays in producing artificial snow due to funding shortfalls from the Italian government.
Livigno venues require substantial artificial snow, with Livigno mayor Remo Galli attributing delays to a technical issue and saying temperatures will drop to aid snow production.