In a surprising incident at the Tesero ski stadium during the women's relay qualifying rounds, Croatian skier Tena Hadzic voiced her anger over a dog that unexpectedly appeared on the course. Hadzic reported losing valuable time as the presence of the dog forced her to slow down unexpectedly, which could have negatively impacted her team's chances to qualify for the finals. She emphasized that such occurrences should not happen at the Olympics and called for accountability from those involved in the event's management.

Hadzic mentioned that although she didn't collide with the dog, the disruption to her momentum was significant. She was aware that this mishap could cost her team crucial qualifying seconds as both Croatian skiers finished with the same time, placing them in a shared 37th position overall. Despite her anger at potentially losing out on a chance to advance, she acknowledged that the incident was less detrimental to their efforts in the qualifying rounds rather than in the finals.

The skier reflected on the importance of the event for Croatia, a country she describes as small but competitive in the skiing world. She expressed a mix of pride and frustration, highlighting the significance of performing well for her nation. Ultimately, she hopes that such incidents are addressed to maintain the integrity of Olympic events, emphasizing that while mistakes happen, they should not impact athletes’ performances on this prestigious stage.