Canada faced new accusations of misconduct during a women’s match against Switzerland at the Winter Olympics. The Canadian men’s team engaged in a heated argument with Sweden during their game, which was overshadowed by disputes over alleged instances of double-touching on the ice.

The Swedish team claimed that Canadian players had double-touched stones beyond the hog line, where stones must be released. The controversy extended to the following day when Canadian curler Rachel Homan had her stone disqualified for allegedly touching it after release, as per World Curling rules that do not allow official replays.

Homan contested the decision, expressing disbelief on the ice. Her teammates also expressed frustration, with Emma Miskew stating that the throw looked fine from their perspective. Despite the objections, the official’s ruling stood without the possibility of a review.

Post-game, Homan remained visibly upset, declaring her lack of comprehension for the decision, emphasizing that such actions were uncharacteristic of her team. In response to the cheating allegations and a separate incident involving player Marc Kennedy’s language on TV, Curling Canada issued a statement emphasizing fair play and respect in the sport.

Kennedy, while acknowledging his language misstep, defended his actions as a response to protecting his and his teammates’ integrity. He emphasized his commitment to fair play throughout his career and expressed regret over the choice of words used in the heat of the moment.