The noise in the curling started right after the match ended. Canada had just beaten Sweden 8 to 6 in a men’s round robin curling game at the 2026 Winter Olympics. But instead of only talking about the win, people were asking a big question: Did Canada break the rules? Sweden’s Oskar Eriksson said Canada’s Marc Kennedy touched the stone after it crossed the hog line. In curling, once the stone passes that line, players are not allowed to touch the handle again. Video clips quickly spread online. Some fans said it looked suspicious. Others said it was normal movement.The game was paused while officials looked at the situation. According to The New York Times, World Curling later reviewed the play and said there was no violation. The Guardian also reported that the governing body stated, “There were no hog line violations or retouches of the stone during the observation.” So officially, Canada did not cheat but the debate did not end there.
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Marc Kennedy and Oskar Eriksson exchange sharp words as World Curling clears Canada in Winter Olympics controversy
The tension built during the ninth end of the match. Oskar Eriksson believed Marc Kennedy had touched the stone after release. He told officials he had seen it clearly and even said he could show video after the game, according to The New York Times.During the discussion on the ice, emotions ran high. The New York Times reported that Marc Kennedy replied, “I have not done it once.
Do not chirp at me.” The match stopped for a short time as judges talked through the situation.Oskar Eriksson also told the official, “You saw the touching, right? So is he allowed to do it or not? That is the question.” Meanwhile, Canada’s Ben Hebert asked officials to also keep an eye on Sweden for any rule issues.After the match, Marc Kennedy spoke again. As reported by The Guardian, he said, “It is sport. It is the Olympics. Both teams are trying to win. Oskar was accusing us of cheating. I did not like it. I have been curling professionally for 25 years.” He also pointed out that curling stones have electronic handles. These handles connect with a strip in the ice and show a red light if someone touches the handle after the hog line.Sweden’s skip Niklas Edin stood by his teammate. According to the National Post, he said, “In my opinion it is kind of pretty clear what is happening out there. We have no reason to lie about it.” Still, the National Post reported that Swedish team leader Fredrik Lindberg confirmed the Swedish Olympic Committee would not ask for a formal investigation.In the end, World Curling’s review stands. Canada’s win counts. But the conversation around that 8 to 6 game is far from quiet.
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