Cancellation of the ISMF World Cup Comapedrosa Andorra – Sprint Race (Arinsal)
The ISMF, the Local Organizing Committee and Andorran Mountaineering Federation inform that the Sprint race scheduled for today, 26 January, in Arinsal has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and safety considerations.
Over the last hours, the venue has been affected by weather conditions, including an accumulation of approximately one meter of fresh snowfall, strong winds, and continued snowfall. These conditions have made it impossible to adequately secure the competition area in accordance with the Avalanche Safety Plan of the Ski Resort, and to safely carry out the necessary course preparation work within the available timeframe.
In addition, several sections of the course and installed equipment have been impacted by the weather, further complicating setup and safety operations.
Although weather conditions may show some improvement in the coming hours, the current situation, combined with the limited operational time and the need to fully guarantee all required safety measures, does not allow the event to be conducted under acceptable conditions.
Following a meeting of the Event Jury, composed of the Jury President, Event Coordinator, Technical Delegate, Race Director, after consulting the representatives of the Comapedrosa Andorra Organizing Committee, and representatives of the Athletes’ and Coaches’ Commissions, as well as ski resort authorities, a unanimous decision was taken to cancel the race.
In order to avoid any risk to athletes, technical teams, staff, and officials, the Event Jury, together with the Local Organizing Committee, the Andorran Mountaineering Federation (FAM), has responsibly decided to cancel the Sprint race, despite the significant efforts made by all parties involved.
The ISMF, the Local Organizing Committee, and the Andorran Mountaineering Federation thank all athletes, teams, partners, volunteers, and stakeholders for their understanding, cooperation, and professionalism in light of this decision. Their flexibility and support are greatly appreciated, as the safety of all participants and personnel remains the highest priority.