Local curling club weighs in on Olympic controversy

Penn State Student Media April 28, 2026

Curling has its spotlight in the Winter Olympics every four years. But in this year's Olympics, it's been dominated by controversy. Our reporter Fernando Martinez visited a curling club in Centre County to learn more.

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