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World Curling finds no violations after cheating allegations rock Canada-Sweden curling match
World Curling found no rule breaches after Sweden's double-touch complaint in men's round-robin; officials issued verbal warnings and increased delivery monitoring.
- World Curling said umpires monitored deliveries for three ends after Friday's match where Canada beat Sweden 8-6, with no violations recorded, and issued a verbal warning over language used by Canadian officials.
- Sweden complained that Marc Kennedy was repeatedly double-touching the rock by touching the granite after release, which can evade electronic handles with red-light sensors near the hog line.
- Because players wear microphones, Marc Kennedy's expletives denying cheating were audible, saying `I don't like being accused of cheating after 25 years on tour and four Olympic Games`, while Oskar Eriksson confronted officials.
- World Curling announced that starting Saturday afternoon, two roaming officials will observe deliveries across four matches and warned further improper conduct under Rule R.19 could lead to suspension.
- With international media attention, World Curling reaffirmed that `Decisions made during a game are final`, highlighting limits to post-play review at the Winter Olympics.
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