Canadian Accused Again of Cheating in Curling
For the second time in two consecutive matches, opponents have accused Canadian curler Mark Kennedy of cheating at the Winter Olympics.
TL;DR
- Mark Kennedy, a Canadian curler, has been accused of cheating by opponents in two consecutive matches at the Winter Olympics.
- The accusations involve allegedly touching the curling stone with a finger after releasing the handle to change its direction.
- Video footage appears to show Kennedy making contact with the stone after releasing it, although the stone's sensor turned green, indicating the handle was released before the thick green line.
- The World Curling Federation will deploy additional umpires for the remainder of the Games to monitor rule compliance.
- Kennedy has denied intentionally cheating, suggesting opponents may be angry about losing.
- While touching a stone after release is not allowed, it's debated whether these incidents constitute cheating or are due to 'muscle memory'.
- No formal consequences have been reported, as decisions made during a match are considered final, and no violations were observed by the added officials.
- The controversy casts a shadow over the Canadian team, considered medal favorites.