As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics enters its fifth day of competition, one sport has everyone talking – and sweeping! 🧹 While snowboarders grab air and skaters spin for gold, curling's mix of strategy and teamwork is winning new fans worldwide.
At Geneva's Trois Chêne Curling Club, veteran athlete Laure Mutazzi reveals what makes this 'chess on ice' so addictive: 'It's not just sliding stones – we're calculating angles like mathletes while burning 500 calories per game!' 🔢💪 The 33-year curling pro walked us through ice maintenance secrets and the physics behind those dramatic last-second shots.
With mixed doubles matches heating up this week, viewers are discovering curling's unique blend of:
- 🤯 Mind-bending strategy (think TikTok chess meets Olympic sport)
- 👥 Teamwork that puts group chats to shame
- ❄️ Satisfying ASMR vibes from gliding stones
As Gen Z athletes bring fresh energy to the ice, this 16th-century Scottish sport is trending harder than viral dance challenges. Who's ready to start a curling club? 🥌✨
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Champions at home: Why does curling attract millions of people?
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