February 16, 2026
What Is Controversy Around Canada’s Curling Teams at the Olympics About?
Both the Canadian men’s and women’s curling teams have been at the centre of controversy and official warning at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Here’s how it started, and why it matters. Men’s Canada’s men’s team was initially accused of wrongdoing in a match against Sweden on Feb. 13. Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson […]
TL;DR
- Both Canadian men's and women's curling teams are at the center of controversy at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- The men's team was accused of wrongdoing in a match against Sweden on February 13th.
- Swedish curler Oskar Eriksson claimed Marc Kennedy touched a stone after release.
- Kennedy responded with an expletive-laden outburst and later apologized.
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