USA Curler Speaks Out on Olympic Judging Controversy
Summary
Team USA curler Korey Dropkin talked about a judging controversy at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He defended fellow curlers against cheating accusations related to a "double-touching" rule. World Curling confirmed this rule bans touching the stone during play.Key Facts
- The situation involves a "double-touching" controversy during the 2026 Winter Olympics in curling.
- Korey Dropkin, a Team USA curler, stated that the issue is being made bigger than it should be.
- Dropkin defended athletes, suggesting many have touched the stones without controversy in the past.
- Canadian curler Marc Kennedy was accused of "double touching" by Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson.
- World Curling stated that touching the granite part of the stone is against the rules and results in the stone's removal.
- Dropkin emphasized that Marc Kennedy follows the rules and is a respected athlete in curling.
- Dropkin mentioned the use of foul language by some athletes during the controversy.
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