Iconic Olympic event suspended for two days as horror downpours claim first victim of Paris 2024

THE Men’s Street Skateboarding event at the Paris Olympics has been SUSPENDED until Monday.

It comes due to adverse weather conditions.

AP

Wet weather has seen Skateboarding suspended at Paris 2024[/caption]

Reuters

The arena for the event was flooded following severe downpours of rain[/caption]

World Skate put out a statement following the news.

It said: “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 29th of July.”

More to follow.

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