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In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Italian sports officials opened a curling rink near the Colosseum in Rome during summer 2026. The facility operates without ice, using a synthetic surface instead. Officials stated the project aims to introduce curling to a broader audience following increased interest in the sport during recent Winter Olympics.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/11/world/europe/italy-curling-rome.html