The Olympics Have Been Rocked by a Cheating Scandal—in Curling - The Wall Street Journal

The Olympics Have Been Rocked by a Cheating Scandal—in Curling The Wall Street Journal

15 Feb, 17:00 — 16 Feb, 14:45

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Why this matters

The Olympics, a global spectacle celebrating athletic prowess and fair play, are fundamentally undermined by cheating scandals. This particular incident in curling, a sport often associated with precision and strategy rather than overt physical advantage, highlights the persistent challenges of maintaining integrity across all disciplines. Such events not only tarnish the reputation of the athletes and their national teams but also prompt scrutiny of anti-cheating measures and the ethical standards upheld at the highest levels of international competition.

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Key entities

The OlympicsInternational multi-sport event CurlingSport affected by the scandal International Olympic Committee (IOC)Governing body of the Olympic Games World Curling Federation (WCF)International governing body for curling AthletesIndividuals implicated in the cheating scandal

Coverage Timeline

First report: wsj · 15 Feb, 17:00|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 22h|Window: 22h

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