A World Cup full of memorable moments was also marked by exclusion, exploitation and unprecedented political meddling, writes JAMES NALTON
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Probe launched into alleged abuse of South Korea’s ‘Garlic Girls’
Kim Eun Jung of South Korea throws during their women's curling final
From Barry McGuigan and Carl Frampton to Tyrone McKenna and Lewis Crocker, the city’s fighters carry a complex history into the ring, writes JOHN WIGHT
The so-called Garlic Girls who swept to fame during their stirring run to an Olympic curling silver medal have alleged that they were verbally abused by a South Korean official and subjected to unreasonable orders from coaches.
South Korea's sports ministry announced today a joint investigation with the national Olympic committee into the allegations.
The five-member women's curling team sparked unprecedented national attention for their sport in February before losing to Sweden in the final on home ice at the Pyeongchang Olympics. The team sent a letter to the Korean Sport and Olympic Committee (KSOC) last week to outline their allegations.
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