During a curling match between Italy and Canada, Italian player Joel Retornaz made a critical mistake which allowed Canada to take a significant lead. Following the incident, Italian coach Ryan Fry, who is Canadian, reacted strongly, criticizing Retornaz in an aggressive manner during the broadcast. Retornaz, however, shrugged off the incident, stating he had no issues with Fry's reactions.

Expert Eva Lund condemned Fry's behavior, arguing that a coach should uplift their players rather than demean them, especially before they have to compete again. Lund described Fry's reaction as "deplorable," suggesting that such an attitude in coaching is counterproductive and warrants dismissal. She emphasized that coaching should be about fostering a player's potential.

Ultimately, the match ended with Canada defeating Italy 8–3, and the fallout from the coach's harsh words highlights an underlying debate in sports about appropriate coaching tactics and their impact on athletes' performance and mental health.