World Curling has issued an official statement following controversy during the men’s curling match between Canada and Sweden at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Curling has attracted significant global attention this year, drawing large audiences as teams compete in closely contested matches. However, tension rose during one round-robin game when Swedish players questioned whether Canadian deliveries followed competition rules.

The dispute began when Sweden raised concerns that a Canadian player might have touched the curling stone after releasing it, which would violate regulations if it occurred beyond the hog line. Officials monitored subsequent deliveries during the match and later reviewed the situation. Canadian player Marc Kennedy strongly denied any wrongdoing, stating he welcomed video review of his deliveries.