“With less than a year to go until the 2026 of the Cortina d’Ampezzo games in Milan on February 6, the construction of the Cortina d’Ampezzo track is in full swing, with workers working through the night and racing against time in long shifts,” racing insider said Tuesday, the construction of sled track has been faced with many challenges, such as delay and sabotage. Pressure from the International International Olympic Committee Centre (IOC) has added urgency to the need to complete the track.
Even though the Italians believe the games can be completed on time, some of the ice events may still be moved to American ski resorts, the Lake Placid said.
The 82 million Euro (620 million yuan) bobsled track is expected to open at the end of March, Milan organizing committee president Andrea Varnier confirmed, key acceptance checks will also take place at the track, and the first ice-making tests are planned for April. While Vanier is confident the track will be used normally, construction has faced a number of obstacles, including delays caused by a cooling pipe taking over the road.
The IOC has spent the past few months campaigning against Italy’s plans to rebuild the track by building it“With sustainability in mind”. However, the Italians are sticking to the reconstruction plan and don’t expect the events to be moved outside the country. But if the track doesn’t pass muster, Plan B will follow — the event will be moved to a Lake Placid in New York State. The Winter Olympics in Milan have entered a crucial stage under heavy pressure. The success of the Winter Olympics will depend on whether Italy can achieve its ambitions with efficient execution, the diversion caused by the delay could damage its international image.