Olympic Curling Feud Highlights the Spirit Over Tiny Calls
TL;DR
A WIRED opinion argues that the Canada–Sweden curling clash at the Winter Olympics reveals more about curling’s etiquette than any single infraction: while Kennedy may have touched the stone, the real issue is how opponents violated the sport’s 'spirit of curling'—discipline, self-policing, and fair play—through trash talk and disputable calls, underscoring that honor should trump winning in this ancient game.
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