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World Curling reverses decision on umpires at Winter Olympics

World Curling has reversed a decision to station umpires closer to the action to monitor rule violations during the Winter Olympics.

World Curling has reversed a decision to station umpires closer to the action to monitor rule violations during the Winter Olympics.

The sport's governing body retreated from the increased surveillance after athletes expressed dissatisfaction, preferring to rely on the game's traditional spirit rather than constant officiating.