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In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl

New York Times Tuesday 11 August 2026, 04:01 UTC By Elisabetta Povoledo and Alessandro Penso 1 min read
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By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.

By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
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