"After a winter marked by withdrawn hosts, venue changes, and geopolitical tensions, the final World Cup stop at Shahdag, Azerbaijan, was called off, abruptly locking in the season's Crystal Globe standings. Sweden's Idre Fjäll withdrew from hosting ski cross and moguls World Cups for financial reasons, while Bakuriani, Georgia, pulled out of hosting in protest against the tour's new sponsor, Azerbaijan."
"Now Azerbaijan has cancelled the season finale at Shahdag, which had been scheduled for this weekend, due to geopolitical unrest in the region. The country has been hit by several drone strikes since the outbreak of the Iran war. With little time remaining in the calendar to find a replacement venue, the Moguls World Cup season ended abruptly."
"Despite the chaotic season, the United States' Olivia Giaccio delivered the most consistent campaign of her career. The 25-year-old amassed 490 points to secure the Overall Moguls Crystal Globe, finishing 58 points ahead of Australia's Jakara Anthony and American teammate Tess Johnson, who both finished the season on 432 points."
The 2025-26 freestyle moguls season concluded with widespread disruptions, culminating in the cancellation of the final World Cup stop at Shahdag, Azerbaijan. Multiple venues withdrew throughout the season: Sweden's Idre Fjäll withdrew for financial reasons, and Bakuriani, Georgia, pulled out in protest of Azerbaijan sponsorship. The final cancellation resulted from regional geopolitical tensions and drone strikes following the Iran conflict. Despite the shortened schedule and limited competition opportunities, Olivia Giaccio of the United States secured the Overall Moguls Crystal Globe with 490 points, finishing ahead of Australia's Jakara Anthony and American teammate Tess Johnson, both with 432 points. Anthony won the Moguls Crystal Globe on a tiebreaker with three victories compared to Giaccio's single win.
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