Skateboarding postponed due to rain


HEAVY rain forced a two-day postponement of the Olympic men’s street skateboarding competition, organisers said.A statement from Paris 2024 organisers said the preliminary rounds and final of the event, which had been due to take place yesterday, will now be held tomorrow.

“Due to adverse overnight weather conditions and following a meeting this morning with all relevant organisers, the decision has been taken to postpone men’s street skateboarding at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games until Monday, July 29,” the statement said. — AFP

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