🥌🔥 Kennedy Admits He ‘Regrets the Language I Used’ After Canada‑Sweden Curling Clash — 닌자티비 Fans Follow the Fallout
During Canada vs. Sweden's 8–6 round-robin match at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics men's curling event, tensions started leading to a verbal disagreement between Marc Kennedy of Canada and Oskar Eriksson of Sweden following allegations of a rule infraction. While both sides remained steadfast in their opinions regarding the contested play and the spirit of competition, the intense exchange, which was characterized by profanity and a strong defense of integrity, led to a verbal warning from World Curling for Kennedy's behavior. As the moment spread beyond the rink, fans from all around the world posted recordings and reactions on social media and 👉닌자티비.
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🧊 The Incident That Sparked the Row
The controversy erupted late in the match when Sweden’s Eriksson challenged Canada, claiming Kennedy had touched the stone’s surface past the hog line — a potential violation under curling rules. The allegation led to officials placing more observation on deliveries, but no rule breach was confirmed during those checks.
😤 Kennedy’s Emotional Response
Kennedy — a veteran of four Olympics — strongly denied any cheating and pushed back on the accusation. In post‑game comments, he acknowledged that while he doesn’t regret defending himself and his teammates, he regretted the profanity he used during the exchange, noting his pride in his long career and clean record.
📣 Reactions From Both Camps
Sweden stood by its quest for fair play, saying it simply wanted rules enforced consistently, while members of Canada’s squad described the clash as a moment of high emotion in intense Olympic competition. World Curling reminded teams that verbal warnings were issued and further misconduct could lead to additional sanctions.
🥌 What It Means for Olympic Curling
While the game result stood, the exchange highlighted the passion and pressure inherent in Olympic sport — especially in curling, where sportsmanship and precision are prized. With extra officials now observing deliveries at subsequent matches, the incident has ushered in extra scrutiny and conversation around officiating and player conduct on the world’s biggest stage.
