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World champion and Olympic curler Rachel Homan spoke out against bullying on Tuesday as the result of an incident that occurred at the Ontario women’s championship last week.

Homan made a statement on Twitter, asking for an apology from parties involved in the incident, which she did not describe in detail.

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Homan, who represents the Ottawa Curling Club, won the provincial championship in Elmira on Saturday, beating Julie Tippin of Owen Sound in the final to take the province for the fifth time.

Sources say that some other curlers in the event, who don’t like Curling Canada residency rules that allow Homan to compete in Ontario, banded together and voted in protest for Homan to win a sportsmanship award — which she indeed did win.

Upon realizing the hurtful nature of the vote, Homan spoke out.

“A day after Bell Let’s Talk Day an incident occurred during the Ontario Scotties that was disappointing,” Homan said in her statement. “It was hurtful and disrespectful to all of those involved. On a positive note, many have come forward to apologize and take responsibility for their participation.

“It takes a lot of courage to do so. We appreciate that we all make mistakes and there is a lot of room for forgiveness. To those still attempting to hide and take no responsibility, it is a shame. We are simply seeking an apology.”