Italy secures first win as wheelchair mixed doubles semis set at Milano Cortina 2026

Italy's wheelchair mixed doubles team claimed their first victory on March 9 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, helping determine the semi-final matchups following strong performances from other nations on March 8.

Building on earlier results at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, Italy's wheelchair mixed doubles team secured their first win of the tournament on March 9, 2026, as reported by World Curling. This outcome, combined with prior victories—including those by the reigning champions, Japan, Latvia, and the United States on March 8, plus China's qualification—has finalized the semi-final lineup in the discipline.

The event highlights adaptive wheelchair curling within the broader Paralympics schedule, showcasing international competition. World Curling updates did not detail specific scores or players, but the progression underscores the tournament's intensity. (Previous coverage: Reigning champions' wins on March 8.)

Note: The BKT World Women’s Curling Championship 2026 in Calgary is a separate non-Paralympic event.

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