Swear words fly as cheating allegations made in curling at Winter Olympics
Summary
At the Winter Olympics, a curling match between Canada and Sweden became contentious due to accusations of cheating. Canadian player Marc Kennedy was accused by Swedish player Oskar Eriksson of touching the rock twice, which is against the rules.Key Facts
- The incident occurred during a match between Canada's and Sweden's men's curling teams.
- Marc Kennedy from Canada was accused of "double-touching" the curling stone.
- "Double-touch" means touching the rock again after releasing it.
- The accusation led to a heated argument and the use of swear words.
- Kennedy denied the accusation, referencing his long career and experience.
- Swedish player Oskar Eriksson emphasized the importance of fair play.
- Officials monitored the rest of the match after the complaint, but no further action was taken.
- Curling at the Olympics does not use video replays for such disputes.
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