Live: Winter Olympic Games - Snowboarding

The qualifying rounds for both the women's and men's parallel giant slalom are being covered live from Livigno Snow Park. Athletes race head‑to‑head on the icy course, each striving to secure a spot in the final heats.

The show is an episode that follows the qualifying stage of the parallel giant slalom for both women and men. It's presented as a programme that captures the early phase of the competition, giving viewers a look at how the races are set up before the finals. The format is straightforward, focusing on the sport itself. The core of the broadcast is the coverage from the qualifying rounds. It follows each rider as they take their line down the course, showing the split‑second decisions that define the parallel giant slalom. By concentrating on both the women's and the men's fields, the episode offers a balanced view of the event's early competition. The qualifying takes place at Livigno Snow Park, a venue set in the Italian Alps that regularly hosts snow‑sport events. The park provides the necessary infrastructure for the parallel giant slalom, with a specially prepared course that allows riders to race side by side. Its altitude and snow conditions contribute to the technical demands of the qualifiers. Presented as a single episode within the broader series, the programme keeps its focus on the parallel giant slalom discipline without digressing into other events. It delivers a concise snapshot of the qualification process, highlighting the athletes' preparation and the competitive atmosphere at Livigno.