Curling


 * CURLING**

Country of Origin - Scotland

History - Curling is a very old Scottish sport. The Oldest curling stone was found from 1511, and a painting from 1560 showed some Dutch playing the sport.

Rules - The rink is 46 yards long and 14 feet wide. The players slide a rock down the rink and try to get it as close to the center of the button as possible. Each player slides 2 stones alternating with an opponent, while the other team mates sweep the ice with a broom to allow the stone to go farther. No penalties occur in the sport of curling.

News Updates- Germany has held the title of being undefeated in this sport for a long glorius time but recently in the Olympic games Sweden suprised Germany with a victory of one point. This victory of 7-6 dethroned Germany from their undefeated position. Canada is another team that is on fire defeating germany 9-2 pushing them further down. Canada is the only team with a 2-0 record.

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