Curling officers are eager to keep away from a repeat of the explosive argument between Canada and Sweden, with Staff GB falling foul of the identical rule.
Staff GB males fell foul of the elevated curling scrutiny (Picture: Getty)
Staff GB’s males’s curling staff have been caught up within the row that has engulfed curling on the Winter Olympics, with the staff having a stone eliminated after an alleged double contact.
The rule has been an enormous speaking level since an explosive argument between Canada and Sweden final week. It began when Sweden accused Canada star Marc Kennedy of double-touching the stones after they have been launched.
That resulted in an X-rated response from the Canadian, together with him telling his opponent to ‘f**okay off. Rigidity boiled over, with photos later showing to indicate a double contact from Canada.
The ‘dishonest’ incident prompted World Curling to launch a press release clarifying the principles. “A stone have to be clearly launched from the hand earlier than it reaches the hog line on the supply finish,” they stated. “If the participant fails to take action, the stone is instantly faraway from play by the delivering staff.
“Marc’s been round for a very long time and he is aware of what’s taking place. I feel all of us belief that truthful play is an enormous factor in our sport and we simply hope that everybody sticks to it.
“I’m certain Marc didn’t imply something by it, he simply bought caught on TV doing it. It’s a tricky scenario however it’s on the market now and ought to be regulated by everybody together with the athletes.”
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