New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- The Olympic Winter Games 2026 became tense after cheating claims. Angry language was exchanged during a men's match between Canada and Sweden. The incident brought rare controversy and emotion to a sport known for control, respect and concentration.

Sweden's Oskar Eriksson accused Canada's Marc Kennedy of double-touching the stone after release in Canada's 8-6 round robin win.

Curling rules require a player to release the stone using the handle before it reaches the hog line, marked by a thick green line at each end.

Replays appeared to show Canada's Marc Kennedy releasing the stone correctly. But, he apparently touched it again with an outstretched finger as it neared the line, according to ESPN. However, curling...