14.02.2026 17:50
In a curling match at the Winter Olympics, the Swedish National Team accused Canada of cheating. According to the allegations, there was a hand intervention with the stone after a throw by Canada. Despite the objections of the Swedish athletes, the referees deemed the throw valid. This situation led to allegations of match-fixing.
The curling match played at the Winter Olympics became a major controversy. The Swedish National Team accused Canada of cheating.
"ALLEGATION OF HAND INTERFERENCE"
According to the allegation, hand interference occurred at the moment of contact with the stone after Canada's throw. The Swedish athletes strongly protested to the referees after the position.
After reviewing the camera footage, it was claimed that there was hand contact in the mentioned position. However, the referees deemed the throw valid and did not change their decision.
BETTING SCANDAL DISCUSSIONS ON THE AGENDA
Despite the referees seeing the position, their failure to evaluate the interference as a violation brought about allegations of cheating on social media. The decision resonated widely in the sports community. No official statement has been made by the organizers regarding the issue.