The host Italian Olympic team has suffered a blow just days before the start of the Turin Games, with the loss of two ski jumpers.

Marco Beltrame and Stefano Chiapolino were seriously injured Tuesday during pre-Olympic training at Predazzo. The 19-year-old Beltrame was admitted to a local hospital, in Belluno where he had his spleen removed. Chiapolino was treated at another hospital, in Cavalese. The 20-year-old Olympic teammate had several small fractures to his face and a slight concussion.

With the loss of two of its five ski jumpers, the Italian Olympic team will not be able to field a four-person squad in the team event on February 20.

Opening ceremonies for the Games are Friday. The Olympics run through February 26.