THE WINTER PARALYMPICS have already been rocked before they even started as two curling stones have been stolen.

The are scheduled to officially begin on Friday’s opening ceremony but drama has already ensued.

A curler in a wheelchair launches a curling stone using a stick, while another person pushes the wheelchair, in a shot taken at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.Two curling stones have been stolen from the Winter Paralympics Two wheelchair curlers, a man and a woman from Korea, on the ice during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.Drama has ensued before the Winter Paralympics have even started A wheelchair curler in a black and blue uniform leans forward, releasing a curling stone with a red handle down the ice, while another woman in a blue and green uniform steadies the back of the wheelchair.The authorities are currently investigating A male wheelchair curler aims a shot while a teammate stands behind him for support during a Paralympic game.Replacement stones have already been sourced

CBC reported that World Curling spokesperson Chris Hamilton confirmed in an email that two rocks were taken from the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium.

Hamilton said: “The authorities are currently investigating the theft.”

The Paralympics’ organising committee confirmed replacement stones have already been sourced.

The mixed doubles teams were made aware of the situation at a team meeting on Wednesday in .

Other four-person teams were sent information regarding the stolen stones earlier today.

The wheelchair mixed doubles competition is set to begin on Wednesday in Cortina.

This is not the first time drama ensues in curling as there was also a massive row during last month’s .

There were during the match between Sweden and Canada.

It all started when Swedish captain Niklas Edin was caught on camera between the second and third ends alleging that the opponents were double-touching the stones.

Double touching involves making contact with the granite stone after releasing the handle – something which is strictly forbidden.

The accusations rumbled on throughout the contest before ‘s Marc Kennedy flipped and yelled: “You can f*** off!”

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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