I don't have any problems with these statements. They are skills and ones that I cannot do, but I don't consider them athletic accomplishments. I'm not saying anybody can do it, I just don't think it's a sport, especially one worthy of the Olympic Games. I've been watching a decent amount of the games this year and it's not even close to the athletecism required from stuff like hockey, skiing (some of these events are nuts), and speed skating. Figure skating is mocked, but those people are better athletes than curlers imo. And when I think of sports that have been eliminated in recent years, I am even omre annoyed this one remains.