Manx snowboarder set to compete in SBX World Cup

Brandon Cain with Team GB in Italy for stages 1&2

Manx snowboarder Brandon Cain is set to make his mark the first and second stages of the SBX World Cup.

It's the 22-year-old's second world cup, in which he's been selected to represent Team GB.

Cain is among 90 athletes competing in the bordercross - 30 women and 60 men - who will battle it out over the weekend.

It's taking place in Italy's Valmelenco Bernia Ski Resort from 23-24 January, with athletes undergoing Covid tests and regulations before arriving.   

You can keep up to date on Brandon's progress here or on Brandon's official Facebook page.