It’s a surprisingly tactical sport that values communication and precision over brute strength.
Curling is a game of strategy, finesse, and teamwork played on ice. Players slide polished stones toward a target, using sweeping to influence the stone’s speed and direction. It’s a surprisingly tactical sport that values communication and precision over brute strength.
❄️ Originated in Scotland in the 16th century.
🏅 Olympic sport since 1998 (Nagano Winter Games).
👥 Teams consist of four players: lead, second, third (vice-skip), and skip.
🎯 The target area has concentric circles, with points scored for stones closest to the center (button).
🧹 Players use brooms to sweep the ice, controlling the stone’s speed and direction.
