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Source: Fox News
Summary
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opened with a brief power delay interrupting the curling competition on Wednesday. The delay occurred after lights flickered inside the historic stadium, but officials are still investigating the cause. The delay did not affect the competition, and the return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd. Eight teams in mixed doubles began competing two days before the opening ceremony. American curler Korey Dropkin said he’s looked forward to this moment for a long time.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Curling competition always seems to have its share of hiccups, and this year’s Olympics were no exception. A brief power delay on opening night was just the beginning of what fans anticipated would be a thrilling competition.
It’s not uncommon for the lights to flicker at the historic stadium, and officials were quick to investigate the cause. But for fans, it was just a minor setback in what promises to be an exciting tournament.
This one felt recognizable early.
American curler Korey Dropkin’s excitement was palpable as he began his first Olympic competition. The return of the bright lights drew cheers from the crowd, and the atmosphere was electric.
This delay was just a minor blip on the radar of what promises to be a thrilling competition.
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Author: Evan Null
