Olympics-Alpine skiing-Men's races reshuffled after postponement

WHISTLER Feb 16 (Reuters) - Race organisers have been forced to shuffle the schedule for the men's Alpine skiing events at the Winter Olympics after bad weather led to the postponement of Tuesday's planned super combined race.

The super combined event, which mixes a downhill with a slalom run, will now be held on Sunday, organisers said on Tuesday.

The men's giant slalom, which was planned for Sunday, now moves to Tuesday, Feb 23.

The women's races, which are due to start with Wednesday's downhill, remain unchanged.

The changes will cause some logistical problems for teams with some speed skiers, who had planned to leave after Friday's men's super-G, now having to wait until Sunday's combined.

Likewise technical specialists, flying in for the giant slalom, will have extra days in Whistler before their race.

(additional reporting by Simon Evans; editing by Miles Evans; To query or comment on this story emailsportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)