Two British skiers were among three fatalities after an avalanche struck the Val d'Isere ski resort in the French Alps on Friday, while Team GB celebrated its first gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, according to reports from Sky News. Meanwhile, England secured a five-wicket victory over Scotland in the T20 World Cup, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The avalanche in southeastern France occurred around 11:30 am local time, sweeping away the two British skiers, who were reportedly skiing off-piste, and a French national who was skiing alone, according to Sky News. The incident has prompted local officials to respond.
In other sports news, Matt Weston secured Team GB's first gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Italy, winning the men's singles skeleton competition. The 28-year-old, who was the favorite, had led the event at the halfway stage, posting track records in the first two heats. His final run saw him increase his margin of victory to 0.88 seconds.
On the cricket field, England's Tom Banton scored an unbeaten 63, leading his team to a five-wicket victory over Scotland in Kolkata during the T20 World Cup. This win keeps Harry Brook's side on track for the Super Eights, with a final Group C match against Italy scheduled for Monday at the Eden Gardens stadium, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The world of curling saw heated competition at the Winter Olympics, with cheating allegations overshadowing a match between Canada and Sweden. According to Al Jazeera, Canada's Marc Kennedy was accused by Swedish rival Oskar Eriksson of double-touching during Canada's 8-6 win.
In other news, the article from Al Jazeera also mentioned the significance of the India vs. Pakistan match for the T20 World Cup hosts Sri Lanka, highlighting the unity between the two nations in the past.
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