When was curling reintroduced in the Olympics after a 74-year absence?

Curling was reintroduced in the Olympics at the 1998 Nagano Games after a significant absence of 74 years since it was last included as a demonstration sport in the 1924 Chamonix Winter Olympics. The decision to reintroduce curling reflected a growing interest in the sport and its expanding global popularity. The Nagano Olympics marked the first time that curling was contested as a full medal sport, allowing teams from around the world to compete for the gold, silver, and bronze medals in both men’s and women’s events. This reintegration into the Olympic program helped elevate curling's status, significantly increasing its visibility and participation internationally.