Sport · Singapore Bureau
FIS Masters Alpine Skiing Season Opener Cancelled After Hotel Fire
A hotel fire in Chile has forced the cancellation of the opening event of the FIS Masters Alpine Skiing World Cup. American competitors lost significant amounts of ski equipment and personal belongings in the blaze.
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The inaugural event of the FIS Masters Alpine Skiing World Cup season was scrapped on September 8 after a fire destroyed the hotel accommodating the competitors in Chile. All racers were safely evacuated from the facility, with no injuries reported during the incident.
The fire resulted in substantial losses for participating athletes, particularly those from the United States, who had their ski equipment and personal effects destroyed in the flames. The extent of the damage prompted organisers to launch a fundraising initiative to assist the American competitors affected by the disaster.
Details regarding the cause of the fire and the hotel's structural damage were not immediately disclosed. FIS officials have not yet announced a revised schedule for the postponed season-opening competition or whether the event will be rescheduled at an alternative venue.
The incident marks an unprecedented disruption to the Masters circuit, which attracts elite skiers competing in the sport's most prestigious competition. Organisers are expected to provide further updates on the season's revised calendar in coming days.