Canada's wheelchair mixed curling team pulled off a late comeback in the eighth end to secure a 6-5 victory over Sweden at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The win, on March 10, maintains their perfect 6-0 record in the preliminaries, continuing a strong tournament run marked by resilience in close contests.
Trailing heading into the eighth end, Canada executed decisive plays to overcome Sweden in this intense wheelchair mixed curling matchup.
The narrow victory solidifies Canada's position atop the standings after the preliminary round. Sweden kept the score tight throughout, exemplifying the high stakes of Paralympic wheelchair curling where late-end strategies often prove pivotal.
The Canadian Paralympic Committee highlighted the team's poise under pressure. While individual contributions were not detailed in reports, the result builds momentum from prior wins, positioning Canada favorably as the tournament progresses.