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The 2023 FIS Para World Snowboard Championships have been postponed due to a scarcity of snow.
In a statement, the Worldwide Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) stated 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 heat temperatures throughout a lot of Central Europe over the vacations have created a present vital snow state of affairs in La Molina, forcing the postponement of the competitions,” the assertion learn.
“FIS want to take the chance to thank the Organizing Committee for his or her flexibility and dedication to stage a high World Championship for the Para Snowboard athletes.”
The FIS stated 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 delicate circumstances throughout Europe with World Cup occasions canceled within the Italian, Austrian and Swiss Alps.
