Garmisch-Partenkirchen has developed into a Ski paradise of late, the German resort is to host the Alpine Skiing World Cup events this season - but weather is playing spoilsport here as heavy snowfall has forced the event into delay.

Despite the snowfall, FIS race director Guenter Hujara is hopeful of appropriate conditions to get underway with the event over the next few days.


The venue is scheduled to host two downhill and Slalom events and the first men’s World Cup races post the championships conclusion - though the final decision of the events to take place is likely to be finalized on Saturday.

Read: Eurosport