Olympic Curling Matches Delayed: Unforeseen Pause After Five Minutes
The 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic Games began with excitement, particularly in the mixed curling matches. Key teams included Canada versus the Czech Republic, Sweden against South Korea, Estonia facing Switzerland, and Great Britain battling Norway.
Power Outage Delays Olympic Curling Matches
However, just five minutes into the competition, an unforeseen power outage at the curling arena caused a brief interruption in play. This incident generated uncertainty among fans and players alike, as they anticipated a smooth start to the games.
- Event: Mixed curling matches
- Teams: Canada, Czech Republic, Sweden, South Korea, Estonia, Switzerland, Great Britain, Norway
- Incident: Power outage causing delay
- Duration before resumption: Minimal
Resumption of Matches
Fortunately, the lights came back on quickly, allowing competition to resume without significant delay. Despite this rocky start, the spirit of the Olympic Games remained intact.
Upcoming Matches for the United States
The mixed curling matches for the United States are scheduled to start the following day. Interested viewers can catch the action on platforms such as Peacock and USA.
Fans remain hopeful that the 2026 Winter Olympics will proceed without further interruptions, promising thrilling competition and memorable moments.
