Canadian curlers face accusations of double-touching What is the advantage of double-touching?

The controversy surrounding alleged “double-touching” by Canadian curlers at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics has sparked debate about its impact on gameplay. Curling expert Eugene Hritzuk argues that incidental contact with the stone is unlikely to provide any advantage, as it would disrupt the stone’s trajectory. Accusations were made against Canadian curlers Marc Kennedy and Rachel Homan during their matches, both of whom denied cheating. Commentator John Cullen noted that while double-touching rules exist, they are not typically enforced among top curlers, as they believe such contact is inconsequential.