World Curling returns to less stringent officiating after talks with NOCs
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CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy -- World Curling on Sunday rowed back on its decision to ramp up officiating at the Winter Olympics after allegations of cheating, saying officials would now actively monitor for violations only at the request of teams.
On Friday, Sweden's men's team accused Canadian curlers of double touching stones, triggering a heated clash between players