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The location where the Nordic ski and biathlon trials will be staged, Zhiangjiakou, is located on a plateau, not too far from the Gobi desert.
Friday 19 November 2021 2 minutes reading time
The `` crazy '' Chinese climate could reserve some surprises also in view of the Olympic Games: after the exceptional wave of snow and frost, in the course of the last few weeks, according to what was reported by various experts, real and own sandstorms in some Olympic competitions.
The venue that will host the Nordic ski and biathlon competitions, Zhiangjiakou, a town located 180 km north of Beijing, is often hit by very strong gusts of wind and its proximity to the Gobi desert could give life to this meteorological phenomenon entirely. new for winter competitions.
"Once a sandstorm hit the tracks while I was there. It is a place that can hold many unknowns, starting from the very strong wind, but also from these sudden sandstorms, not to mention the almost total lack of rainfall. . The skimans will have to be very good at preventing any kind of problem with the sand, as it could affect the waxing of the materials "- former Swedish cross-country skier Bjoern Lind, winner of the Sprint World Cup told '' SVT ''. in 2006, currently acting as a consultant for a Chinese company.
"If there is natural snow it will be hard and dry, we hope that sudden thunderstorms will not occur: it would be a big problem for the organization" - concluded Lind.
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