Curling Clash: Olympic Tensions Rise Amid Cheating Allegations

The traditionally calm sport of curling saw a storm at the Winter Olympics when accusations of cheating and swearing marked a challenging match between two top men’s teams. Canada's Marc Kennedy was offended by accusations from Swedish contender Oskar Eriksson about an alleged 'double touch' violation in Canada’s 8-6 victory.

Amid heated exchanges, Kennedy refused the charge, insisting on clean play after decades in the sport. World Curling issued a warning about language use, stressing sportsmanship and indicating potential sanctions against the language breach.

Contention arose over the 'double touch' rule, with officials monitoring but finding no violation. World Curling clarified that game decisions are final, with new measures ensuring fair play in future matches.