The Independent emphasizes the importance of on-the-ground journalism, especially as crucial global events unfold, such as the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games. As the preparations for the Winter Olympics are lagging significantly, with the sliding center construction dangerously behind schedule, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is demanding contingency plans. If the track isn't completed on time, events may be relocated to Lake Placid, NY. With just a year until the opening ceremony, the urgency and stakes have never been higher for both the athletes and organizers.
The chaotic preparations for the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro were labeled the worst ever by a vice president of the International Olympic Committee.
The next Olympics might set an unofficial record for running late on preparations, with the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games facing intensive scrutiny over its sliding track construction.
The IOC has demanded a Plan B option, potentially moving bobsled, luge, and skeleton events to Lake Placid if the Cortina track isn't ready.
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