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Cortina Cable Car Delays Threaten Women's Alpine Events

1/31/2026

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The Cortina d’Ampezzo cable car faces installation delays and pending safety tests ahead of the Games.
The Apollonio-Socrepes lift remains unfinished, hindering access to women’s alpine skiing events.
Simico oversees the project and says progress is on schedule.
Games CEO Andrea Varnier defended building a new sliding center despite IOC recommendations.
The first race is set for February 9, and the Milan Olympic Village opened January 30 for 1,700.

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Story summary

The Cortina d’Ampezzo cable car faces installation delays and pending safety tests ahead of the Games.
The Apollonio-Socrepes lift remains unfinished, hindering access to women’s alpine skiing events.
Simico oversees the project and says progress is on schedule.
Games CEO Andrea Varnier defended building a new sliding center despite IOC recommendations.
The first race is set for February 9, and the Milan Olympic Village opened January 30 for 1,700.