Only three training runs took place before the event was cancelled in Oberstdorf ©FIS

Even though they were due to take place on opposite sides of the globe, today’s International Ski Federation (FIS) Ski Flying World Championship and Ski Jumping World Cup events suffered the same fate as they were forced to be cancelled following bad weather.

The athletes at the Ski Flying World Championship, taking place in Oberstdorf in Germany was cancelled following strong winds after just three training runs.

Norway’s Daniel-André Tande recorded the longest jump of the training session with a distance of 223.5 metres.

Commenting on the cancellation, FIS race director Walter Hofer said:"With this one training round, we got more today than we expected.

"The wind is getting stronger now and that's why we don't see a chance to let anyone fly anymore."

Heavy snowfall and strong winds saw the cancellation of the ladies FIS World Cup Ski Jumping event in Zao ©FIS
Heavy snowfall and strong winds saw the cancellation of the ladies FIS World Cup Ski Jumping event in Zao ©FIS

Hofer added: "For us it's a huge relieve that the training round could take place today.

"This means that we can start with the qualification tomorrow and if there will be problems again, we would also be able to start the competition with the entire field."

Over in Zao in Japan, the women's FIS World Cup Ski Jumping event was also cancelled due to strong winds and heavy snowfall.

Sarah Hendrickson of the United States, a 13-time World Cup title winner, recorded the longest jump of the day out of the 27 athletes, measuring 88.0m.