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The 2023 FIS Para World Snowboard Championships have been postponed due to an absence of snow.
In a press release, the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) mentioned that the competitors, which was as a result of happen this month in La Molina within the Spanish Pyrenees, will now be held from March 9 to 18 on the similar place.
“The unseasonable warm temperatures across much of Central Europe over the holidays have created a current critical snow situation in La Molina, forcing the postponement of the competitions,” the assertion learn.
“FIS would like to take the opportunity to thank the Organizing Committee for their flexibility and determination to stage a top World Championship for the Para Snowboard athletes.”
The FIS mentioned the Para Nordic and Alpine World Ski Championships are nonetheless scheduled to happen later this month in Oestersund, Sweden, and Espot, Spain, respectively.
Winter sports activities have taken successful this month due to the gentle situations throughout Europe with World Cup occasions canceled within the Italian, Austrian and Swiss Alps.
