Milan Olympics curling controversy pushes World Curling to introduce immediate rule update
World Curling introduced a new monitoring rule after a heated Canada vs Sweden match at the Milan Olympics. Following a disagreement between Oskar Eriksson and Marc Kennedy, officials changed how umpires watch deliveries, now doing so only on team request. The move aims to reduce tension while keeping fairness. The controversy also led to warnings about conduct and renewed debate about curling officiating.
World Curling introduced a new monitoring rule after a heated Canada vs Sweden match at the Milan Olympics. Following a disagreement between Oskar Eriksson and Marc Kennedy, officials changed how umpires watch deliveries, now doing so only on team request. The move aims to reduce tension while keeping fairness. The controversy also led to warnings about conduct and renewed debate about curling officiating.
