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Power Outage Delays Curling Match at Milan 2026 Olympics

2/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina began with a power outage during the mixed doubles curling event.
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds of Team GB faced Norway when the lights failed, causing a five-minute delay.
The local organizing committee cited an energy-related issue.
The incident raised concerns about infrastructure reliability for the Games as other venues face construction delays.
Team GB won the match 8-6.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, held from February 10 to 26, faced significant infrastructure challenges, prompting the Italian government to invest approximately €1.5 billion in facilities and transportation. Similar concerns arose during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina, highlighting the ongoing need for reliable energy and infrastructure to ensure the success of international sporting events.

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Story summary

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina began with a power outage during the mixed doubles curling event.
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds of Team GB faced Norway when the lights failed, causing a five-minute delay.
The local organizing committee cited an energy-related issue.
The incident raised concerns about infrastructure reliability for the Games as other venues face construction delays.
Team GB won the match 8-6.

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