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Curling is one of those events at the Winter Games where public interest in the sport seems to lie dormant most of the time, and then for three weeks every four years, it becomes a global sensation.
There are three distinct curling disciplines at the Winter Olympics, with Men’s, Women’s, and Mixed Doubles teams all competing in separate tournaments. Men’s and Women’s teams each have four members (plus an alternate), while a Mixed Doubles team is just two individuals: one man and one woman.
It was unclear what caused the brief blip as players joked and killed time before the lights came on and action resumed.
Today's Google Doodle game celebrates the sport of curling at the Winter Olympics 2026, which started today, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, ahead of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies on Friday, Feb. 6. To see interactive Google Doodles or play Google Doodle curling, go to Google.com.
You might not be able to go snowboarding or skiing in Houston, but you will be able to try curling in Texas during the Winter Olympics.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are officially underway. Even though the Opening Ceremony won't be held until Friday evening in Milan, events began on Wednesday, including round-robin curling and Alpine skiing men's downhill training.
How do brooms affect stones in curling? Here's what to know as the popular 2026 Winter Olympics competition begins at Milano Cortina Games.