Canadian Curling Team Hit With Second Olympic Cheating Accusation in 2 Days
Summary
The Canadian men's curling team faced allegations of cheating two days in a row at the Olympics. These accusations involve allegedly touching a curling stone twice during matches against Sweden and Switzerland. The team's captain, Marc Kennedy, has denied the claims, suggesting they are being set up.Key Facts
- The Canadian curling team was accused of double-touching the stone in two separate matches.
- The incidents occurred during matches against Sweden and Switzerland.
- Canadian captain Marc Kennedy reacted strongly and received a warning from World Curling.
- A Swiss player claimed to have seen the second double-touch on video.
- The matches were closely monitored amid the accusations, but Canada lost to Switzerland 9-5.
- Kennedy and his team denied the accusations, alleging that the events were a setup.
- A judge reportedly saw the first double-touch incident but did not take any action.
- Potential consequences might come from World Curling or the International Olympic Committee.
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