Curling Scandal Rocks Olympic Ice as Japan Takes Pairs Skating Gold
Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy (February 16, 2026) – A heated exchange on the ice and a gold medal performance highlighted the day at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Canadian curler Marc Kennedy was caught on a hot mic cursing at Sweden's Oskar Eriksson during a match, while Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Mihara secured gold in pairs skating despite challenging ice conditions.
The incident in the curling match occurred on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. According to NPR News, Kennedy's outburst, "You can f off," was directed at Eriksson after the 9th end of the Canada vs. Sweden match, which Canada won 8-6. The exchange, streamed live to viewers, has sparked discussions about the "spirit of curling" and the future of the sport.
Meanwhile, in the Milano Ice Skating Arena, Japan's Miura and Mihara delivered a flawless routine to win the pairs skating gold. Time reported that the ice conditions at the arena were less than ideal, with the surface being too soft due to a new, environmentally friendly system. This, combined with the shared venue with short track speed skating, led to falls and difficulties for many pairs. Despite these challenges, Miura and Mihara's performance, featuring "every monster throw" and solid landings, earned the crowd's approval.
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