2026 Winter Olympics, Curling
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When the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come around every four years, there are many sports which compete to grab the attention of viewers around the world. However, there is one in particular that seems to capture the hearts and minds of many every time: curling.
Why does curling become so popular at the Olympics? And how does it even work? Time to actually learn about this popular Winter Olympics sport.
What to know about curling, the popular Olympic sport with an Italian star seeking more gold at home
Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner won mixed doubles in 2022, giving Italy its first Olympic curling championship. Constantini is from Cortina, so she and Mosaner will draw huge crowds as they try to win gold at home.
With so much focus on the frozen stuff, the iceman (“ice technician,” they prefer) is a key figure at any tournament and the British team will be pleased that Mark Callan, one of the few Scots on tour, has got the nod in Milan over an army of Canadian experts.
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Curling, a darling of Olympic competition, has a rich history and is embedded in Canadian culture, with 2.3 million people participating annually. Historically a ...