Here’s Why Dwayne Johnson is Super Fascinated by This Winter Olympic Sport
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For many, curling is one of the most complicated games ever created. People often find it tough to understand what’s actually going on in the rink and perhaps this is the reason the game is called ‘Chess on Ice’. However, it’s these complexities in the game of curling that make it so interesting.
The defending champions, Team USA, are the top favorite in the men’s curling event at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Hence, the four-man team led by Matt Hamilton will look forward to winning their second consecutive gold at the Olympics. However, amidst the curling events happening in Beijing, there have been some strange revelations related to curling on Twitter that caught the eye of the one and only, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
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Dwayne Johnson’s connection with curling
NBC recently shared a picture of Matt Hamilton sliding the curling rock over the ice rink on their Twitter handle. However, the interesting part is that Dwayne Johnson’s face was imprinted on the granite rock. Thus, relating ‘The Rock’ with the curling rock.
Took me a sec to figure this out 🙋🏽♂️
I did not know that the thing being pushed on the ice – which for years I’ve been referring to as “the gimmick they push” is actually called THE ROCK. Very cool.
But nowhere near as cool as @MattJamilton’s focus, flexibility & hair. LFG!! 🇺🇸🪨 https://t.co/xGVXvQWaHp— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 16, 2022
Dwayne Johnson responded on the post by saying, “Took me a sec to figure this out. I did not know the thing being pushed on the ice – which for years I’ve been referring to as ‘the gimmick they push’ is actually called THE ROCK. Very cool. But nowhere near as cool as @MattJamilton’s focus, flexibility & hair.”
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Enthralled by the actor’s reply, the American curler, Matt Hamilton, invited Dwayne Johnson to try it. He tweeted back, “If you ever wanna give curling a try, let me know!”
Why is the Winter Olympics Sport Curling Called “Chess on Ice”?
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USA vs Great Britain
American curlers will face team Great Britain today in the men’s curling semifinals at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The defending champions, Team USA, look in high spirits after defeating Denmark in their previous game. On the other hand, Great Britain is playing to win their first medal in the Beijing Olympics and have won their last seven games.
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Surely, it is going to be a good game between the two amazing teams. Who do you think will get closer to the gold medal?
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