Second Kim Seonyeong and lead Kim Yeongmi of South Korea sweep during their match against Japan at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games. Photo: Reuters/Cathal McNaughton
Second Kim Seonyeong and lead Kim Yeongmi of South Korea sweep during their match against Japan at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games. Photo: Reuters/Cathal McNaughton

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Winter Olympics: what is curling? How ‘chess on ice’ works, where it came from, and why there’s so much sweeping

  • Everybody’s secret favourite winter sport is set to bemuse and thrill us in equal measure once again
  • Here’s everything thing you need to know about curling, which kicks off Beijing 2022 on Wednesday

Second Kim Seonyeong and lead Kim Yeongmi of South Korea sweep during their match against Japan at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games. Photo: Reuters/Cathal McNaughton
Second Kim Seonyeong and lead Kim Yeongmi of South Korea sweep during their match against Japan at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Games. Photo: Reuters/Cathal McNaughton
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