?Stronger Than Stupidity?: Salty Fans Call Out Apex Federation for Years of Damage as Another Race Stands Canceled Amid Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24

Weather plays such a crucial role in skiing, alpine skiing in particular. A little less snow, or a little more, makes it impossible to conduct events. As the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup 2023/24 is in its full flow, Europe’s harsh winter weather has again spoiled a big event. This time, the men’s second World Cup downhill race has taken a hit.

Although weather can’t be controlled, there are preventive measures like forecasts that can be used to schedule the skiing events accordingly. Heavy snowfall and wind have resulted in the second World Cup Men’s Downhill race getting canceled. Given the fact that it has happened for the second year in a row, fans are outraged, demanding a venue change.

Weather takes a toll, once again

Over the past few years, several skiing events have been canceled owing to extreme weather conditions. Last year, the men’s downhill race FIS Audi World was canceled midway. During the ongoing 23/24, two races have already been canceled because of heavy snowfall. On the same track, today’s men’s downhill was scheduled to take place. FISalpine took to their Instagram to confirm the news, ” Unfortunately, the reasons for today’s cancellation are the same as yesterday. ?? The constant heavy snowfall and wind prevented today’s race from taking place. The second World Cup Men’s Downhill in @matterhorncervinospeedopening has been cancelled.”

The events are a matter of great excitement for the fans. Therefore, frustration at its cancellation is not unnatural. However, the fans are concerned about the environment too. The alpine skiing events are bound to take place in hilly or mountain areas. However, if these events aren’t scheduled and executed properly, they can have a drastic impact on nature. The comments section presented different moods and viewpoints of the fans as they counted on the losses incurred.

FIS under fire from the fans

Many fans are frustrated by the constant mismanagement of the Apex Federation. One demanded a venue change, highlighting last year’s cancellation as well. “For the second year in a row…Maybe stick to Lake Louise.” Another fan lashed out at the Apex Federation for their idea of scheduling the men’s downhill race at such a high altitude of 3700. “Was a great idea to do a downhill at 3700m..not“, he wrote.

Another ardent fan just wanted to watch the world-class alpine skiers race, suggesting to schedule the race in November.”Go to Scandinavia in November. There is not need 3000m altitude.” Different fans suggested different venues for the FIS Audi World Cup 2023.?However, a few fans called out the destructive impact of these races on nature as well.

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“Finally you get what you deserved after destroying this glacier 🙂 hope it costs you millions of dollars”, an angry fan wrote. Another fan concerned about nature commented that nature was the greatest. ” Nature is stronger than stupidity”, he added taking a dig at FIS. Amid all these, we can only pray for things to take a positive turn in the meantime.

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