
Olympic Curling Controversy Sparks Push for Video Review Tech
Controversy at the Winter Olympics 2026 curling events over alleged double-touch fouls led to extra officials and a protocol allowing teams to request video monitoring for at least three ends, though checks were inconsistent. Incidents involving Kennedy, Rachel Holman, and Bobby Lammie exposed the gaps, prompting calls to adopt video technology (VAR/Hawk-Eye) with challenges to modernise the sport, a view echoed by Team GB’s Hammy McMillan.







