World champs relocated

Snowboarding: The world championships were yesterday moved from China to the United States because of Covid19 travel restrictions.

The International Ski Federation said Aspen will stage slopestyle, halfpipe and big air events from March 8 to 16. Zhangjiakuo had been scheduled to host the event from February 18 to 28.

The Colorado resort will also now host four World Cup events — two each in snowboard and freeski — after the worlds. — AP