A female skater was severely injured after falling to the ice from about 16 feet during a rehearsal for the opening ceremony of the Youth Winter Olympics in Lausanne, police said Wednesday. Police said the woman was being hoisted by a cable attached to the ceiling of the main hockey stadium in Lausanne. The inquiry must try to establish “the reasons, the circumstances and possible responsibilities in this accident,” police said. “The IOC and Lausanne 2020 wish the performer a fast and full recovery,” the Olympic body said. The two-week games open Thursday with a ceremony at the new arena, which will also host games at the men’s hockey world championships in May.

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2020 16:41 UTC