curling

Japanese Name

かーりんぐ

kaaringu

Description

Curling is a winter sport where players slide heavy stones across ice toward a target area marked on the surface. Teams use brooms to sweep the ice, controlling the stone’s speed and direction. It requires strategy, precision, and teamwork.

Curling originated in Scotland in the 16th century. The earliest recorded game dates back to 1541, with evidence of curling stones found on frozen ponds and lochs.
The sport was traditionally played outdoors during winter on frozen bodies of water. Early stones were simple and varied in shape and size.
In the 19th century, curling clubs formed in Scotland, and standardized rules were developed. Scottish immigrants brought curling to Canada, where it became very popular and is now considered a national sport.
Curling was included as a demonstration sport in several Winter Olympics before becoming an official Olympic sport in 1998 at the Nagano Games.