Curling Controversy Swirls at Olympics as Canada Faces Cheating Accusations
CORTINA DAMPEZZO, Italy - Controversy is brewing at the Winter Olympics, centering on the Canadian curling teams, who are facing accusations of cheating. Both the men's and women's teams have been accused of double-touching the curling stone after its release, according to ABC News. This comes as the historic curling powerhouse faces a challenging competition, with the mixed doubles team failing to medal and the women's team needing to win matches to advance.
The accusations stem from a violation of curling rules. Double-touching, where a player makes contact with a moving stone after it has been released, is a penalty. The specific details of the alleged infractions and the evidence supporting the claims were not immediately available.
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