The women's halfpipe final at the Milano Cortina Olympics was originally set to take place on Saturday evening at the Livigno ski center but has been postponed to Sunday because of adverse weather conditions. This event is not just a highlight of the Olympic games but also showcases some of the best freestyle skiing athletes in the world. The live broadcast of the final was scheduled to start at 8:30 PM on ETV2, with further details on the Sunday schedule expected to be released soon by ERR's sports portal.

A total of 12 competitors qualified for the finals, although only 11 women will compete, as Canadian skier Cassie Sharpe, who experienced a severe fall during the qualification round, has been ruled out by doctors despite her earlier hospitalization. Sharpe, who was the Olympic champion in 2018 and a silver medalist four years later, scored third during the qualification event with a score of 88.25, behind Britain’s Zoe Atkin and China’s Fanghui Li, who achieved scores of 91.50 and 90.00 respectively. Her absence will create a notable shift in the competition dynamics.

The competitive field remains tight with notable athletes, including the 16-year-old Australian Indra Brown, who scored 87.50, and superstar Eileen Gu. The postponement highlights the unpredictable nature of outdoor sports, especially in mountain environments where weather can significantly affect event schedules and athlete performance. The rescheduling carries implications for fans and organizers as they adapt to these changes in the Olympic timetable.