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Team Canada Doesn't Hold Back on Curling Rule Changes Amid Cheating Scandal

Team Canada Doesn't Hold Back on Curling Rule Changes Amid Cheating Scandal

Summary

The article discusses a cheating scandal involving Canada's curling teams at the Olympics. Allegations arose around players touching curling stones after release, leading to a rule change by World Curling. The rule was initially strict but later amended to occur only at the teams' request.

Key Facts

  • Canada's curling teams were involved in a cheating scandal about touching stones after release.
  • Male curler Mark Kennedy faced two cheating allegations.
  • Women's curling team from Canada faced a similar allegation.
  • World Curling initially enforced constant monitoring of stone deliveries.
  • The rule was later changed to monitoring upon teams' request.
  • Canada's coach, Paul Webster, criticized the timing of the rule change at the Olympics.
  • Webster expressed concerns about untrained officials and tournament preparation.
  • Discussion involved whether stones were touched more than once.
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