Rivals Clash in Tense Curling Affair

Rivals clash in tense curling affair

Tensions boiled over as Canada edged out Sweden in a high-stakes round-robin thriller.

World Curling says official protocol was followed in tense Canada-Sweden curling game

World Curling said that official protocol was followed after a complaint about double-touching the stone was made in a men's curling game between Canada and Sweden at the Milano-Cortina Olympics.

World Curling steps in with rules clarification after Canada-Sweden incident at Olympics

Officials with World Curling on Saturday clarified throw rules after tempers flared during a men’s curling round-robin contest between Sweden and Canada on Friday.

World Curling Issue Statement Following 'Cheating' Incident In Canada Vs Sweden

The curling governing body has been forced to speak out following the controversial incident at the Winter Olympic Games.

Rule violations clarification following men’s session four in Cortina

Following the situations arising from the Sweden versus Canada game in men’s session four on Friday (13 February) evening, several issues require clarification. Use of Video Replay World Curling does not currently use video replay to re-umpire game decisions. Decisions made during a game are final. Delivery Violations Game Umpires are situated at the end … Continued

World Curling says protocol followed in tense game

Descrease article font size Increase article font size CORTINA D’AMPEZZO – World Curling said that official protocol was followed after a complaint about double-touching the stone was made in a men’s curling game between Canada and Sweden at the Milan Cortina Olympics. Canada’s Brad Jacobs defeated Sweden’s Niklas Edin 8-6 on Friday in a game marked by tension between the sides and profane language that was broadcast via player micr…