The men's ski halfpipe qualifying event for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has been postponed due to heavy snowfall in Livigno, Italy, where more than 15 centimeters of snow fell. As reported by the Associated Press on the 19th local time, the competition was scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM KST. South Korean athletes Lee Seung-hoon and Moon Hee-sung, who are competing in the event, are now facing uncertainty as the event was delayed.

However, the women's halfpipe qualifiers are expected to proceed as scheduled on the 20th, with the South Korean team represented by Kim Da-eun and Lee So-young. Notably, the defending champion, China’s Gu Ailing, is also set to compete for a medal at this event, which is scheduled to take place at 3:30 AM KST. As the weather conditions in Livigno are predicted to improve from Friday, there is hope that other competitions may resume shortly.

This postponement follows recent weather disruptions, including the snowboarding slope style event that was also delayed due to heavy snow in the Livigno area. The event organizers were monitoring the situation closely as they worked towards ensuring a safe competition environment for the athletes.