The Winter Olympics got underway in Sochi in Russia on Thursday, with the controversial slope style snow-boarding qualifiers.
However, that’s not the only problem facing the organisers. There have been reports of water shortages in hotels, mixed up bookings, and facilities still not complete.
The Russian authorities are hoping that the focus turns to the action, after Friday’s official opening ceremony.
First it was gay rights, then ballooning costs, and then security fears. This week it’s about the dangers of the slope style snow boarding course.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have defended the choice of Sochi for these Winter Games at every turn. They are all now praying that the action starts making headlines instead. Slope style is a new event at the Games, and it’s highlighted the dangers of extreme snow sports.
