Power outage halts Milan Cortina Olympics curling competition moments after matches begin

The highly anticipated 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics ran into an unexpected speed bump as competition opened Wednesday.

A brief power delay interrupted the opening curling competitions after lights flickered inside the historic stadium. Several curlers stayed loose by continuing to slide on the ice during the delay.

The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd. Officials said they were investigating the cause, though no immediate details were available.

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