Curling is elegant and strategic

[PRlady]

Trying to get in the joyful Oly mood, watching the Koreans and Swedes’ prelim curling match, and the power went out in the building.

Hopefully not a sign of things to come.

 

[rfisher]

And the time clocks all have to be reset. I never understand how they don't fall on the ice in those shoes

 

[Karen-W]

I've got the GBR-NOR match on because I figure Team GB is one of the stronger medal contenders.

I'm really not liking the royal blue & fluorescent green curling ring color palette.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

In Canada this thread title = fighting words. FSU's Canuck contingent might start a virtual hockey brawl over it.

 

[PRlady]

It IS different to see a mixed sport where the guy is throwing the stone instead of his partner.

And the Swedes are siblings!

 

[PRlady]

In Canada this thread title = fighting words. FSU's Canuck contingent might start a virtual hockey brawl over it.

Ok, ok, OK. It’s too early in the Olys for a mass of enraged Canadians.

(Admin privilege)

 

[Karen-W]

And we've got our first "they're a married couple!" commentary of these Winter Olympics! The Norwegian curling team are husband & wife.

 

[rfisher]

Peacock has a multiview and you see 4 matches at once

 

[once_upon]

When we went to US curling trials in 2018 and 2022, there were/are 4 fields

They have special shoes - the soles are different for each shoe

Look at this product I found on google.com https://share.google/EyNYiu2Jv3j2Fnubs

 

[Sylvia]

Love this!

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[Skate Talker]

The Canadian team, who are also married, played Czechia in the first draw today. Along with the lights going out in the first end, a couple more disruptions occurred in their game. A bug was spotted in the middle of the ice and aware that one of their rocks would likely have to travel right over it, the curler attempted to remove it but ended up squashing it and leaving visible blood and bug pieces on the ice - so the game had to be stopped again for a clean up. Then a little later, a third stoppage occurred when a member of the other team set up one of the starter rocks in the wrong spot. The second teammate then threw the first rock of the end before an official came out to intervene. The starter rock was placed in the correct position, the thrown rock was removed and the team was allowed to replay their first rock. All in all not according to plan, but the Canadian team commented they were prepared for pretty much anything to happen and didn't let it phase them.

 

[kedrin]

Is it me, or are the Norwegian curling uniforms....tragically normal this year?

 

[Karen-W]

Is it me, or are the Norwegian curling uniforms....tragically normal this year?

Now that you mention it, yes!

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

Is it me, or are the Norwegian curling uniforms....tragically normal this year?

Are the Canadians' Tragically Hip?

 

[once_upon]

Is it me, or are the Norwegian curling uniforms....tragically normal this year?

Maybe the uniforms didn't get to the event in time for the match and they borrowed some the US Ralph Lauren shirts and improvised?

 

[genevieve]

Watching the rematch of CZE vs USA and the lingo is killing me.

But I love the zen of launching the rocks and the scramble of swiffering

 

[skatingguy]

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Why do I feel dirty after watching this?

 

[Vagabond]

Team USA's newest star is a 54-year-old curler who will soon be America's oldest Winter Olympian ever. He's also a personal-injury attorney. Here in Milan, Jared Diamond and I wrote about the… | Ben Cohen | 11 comments

Team USA's newest star is a 54-year-old curler who will soon be America's oldest Winter Olympian ever. He's also a personal-injury attorney. Here in Milan, Jared Diamond and I wrote about the alternate on the U.S. curling team, a slip-and-fall lawyer who would officially become an Olympian if...

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I hope that this accessible to those without a LinkedIn account.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

So much for elegant Canada, Sweden hurl accusations, expletives during Olympic curling match

 

[Gazpacho]

Canada blatantly cheated today. Will there be any retroactive punishment?

 

[Dave of the North]

Canada blatantly cheated today. Will there be any retroactive punishment?

Some one posted a video on X showing a double touch, but others chimed quoting this rule
Rule R9 p 14

"A doubletouch by the person delivering the stone, prior to the hog line at the delivering end, is not considered a violation."

 

[manhn]

The curling reaction reminds me of us looking at newbie figure skating fans.

 

[Dave of the North]

World Curling has issued a clarification on this situation:

Rules Clarification

"When delivering a stone, before the hog line players can retouch the handle as many times as they wish." (However that wasn't the issue that Sweden raised)

and

"During forward motion, touching the granite of the stone is not allowed. This will result in the stone being removed from play."

There's more, but that's the key point: What Marc was doing is wrong according to the rules clarification and will be called going forward. They will have additional umpires observing the 4 sheets of ice starting today.

Also Canada was warned about improper language.

Now that that's cleared up maybe Sweden can focus on actually winning a few games...they're in danger of missing the playoffs but I wouldn't be surprised if they win out and scrape into the playoffs.

 

[Mozart]

He double touched again against the Swiss and they pointed it out and they did nothing about it

 

[allezfred]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2022659449849340360

 

[pat c]

Canada's Rachel Homan has rock pulled by official after tense discussion

You can add the Canadian women's team to the sudden curling drama unfolding at the Winter Olympics.

www.thegrandslamofcurling.com

It is a delivery technique that a lot of curlers use. This is going to be a mess.

 

[kwanfan1818]

He double touched again against the Swiss and they pointed it out and they did nothing about it

Double-touched the handle before the hog line? After the hog line? Touched the granite?

 

[manhn]

Family of foul-mouthed Canadian curler receiving threats on social media | Sports

The family of Canadian curler Marc Kennedy revealed that they've been receiving threats on social media following Friday's incident.

dailyhive.com

I mean, threats to athletes’ families? Geez!

 

[Karen-W]

Family of foul-mouthed Canadian curler receiving threats on social media | Sports

The family of Canadian curler Marc Kennedy revealed that they've been receiving threats on social media following Friday's incident.

dailyhive.com

I mean, threats to athletes’ families? Geez!

Who knew the Swedes had that in 'em?

But, seriously, that's unhinged.