Korean husband-and-wife curling duo set for 2026 Paralympics

Nam Bong-gwang and Baek Hye-jin, a married couple, will represent Korea in curling at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics. They plan to cherish the shared experience of competing in different events. This marks a unique family involvement in the Paralympic Games.

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics will feature an inspiring story from Korea's curling team. Husband Nam Bong-gwang and wife Baek Hye-jin are set to compete, each in separate curling disciplines. This husband-and-wife duo expressed their intention to treasure the Paralympic journey together.

Curling at the Paralympics includes mixed events and individual competitions, allowing both athletes to participate without direct overlap. Representing Korea highlights the nation's growing presence in winter adaptive sports. The couple's participation underscores the personal and professional bonds that can enhance athletic pursuits.

The announcement comes ahead of the Games, scheduled for 2026 in Italy. While specific event details for Nam and Baek remain forthcoming, their involvement promises to add a heartfelt narrative to the competition. Korea's curling program continues to develop, building on past Paralympic successes.

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Team USA wheelchair curlers in action against South Korea during a round-robin match at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics.
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Team USA to face South Korea in wheelchair curling at 2026 Paralympics

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Team USA will compete against South Korea in a mixed team round-robin wheelchair curling match at the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina. The event is set for Saturday, March 7, at 8:35 a.m. ET, and can be watched live on CNBC or streamed on Peacock. Wheelchair curling, the first sport of the Paralympics, features players seated without sweepers, relying on strength and accuracy to deliver stones.

On Saturday, the first day after the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, South Korea's athletes will compete in the figure skating team event and mixed doubles curling. Cha Jun-hwan will represent the country in men's singles, while Kim Seon-yeong and Jeong Yeong-seok face the Czech team.

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As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approach, Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman prepare for mixed doubles curling alongside the men's and women's teams led by Brad Jacobs and Rachel Homan. South Korea's Kim Seon-yeong and Jeong Yeong-seok will open their campaign against Sweden on Wednesday at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. These athletes bring extensive experience as curling action begins before the official opening ceremony.

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will feature wheelchair curling competitions from March 4 to 14 at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium. This marks the sport's return to Italy since its Paralympic debut in Torino 2006, with new mixed doubles event making its debut alongside the established mixed team competition.

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The World Curling Federation has announced Team Latvia for the curling competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics. The announcement was published on February 27, 2026.

South Korea failed to advance in the figure skating team event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, finishing seventh, but secured its first win in mixed doubles curling. Cha Jun-hwan placed eighth in the men's short program, adding three points to the team's total of 14, hampered by the absence of a pairs team.

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The Cortina Curling Stadium in Italy is undergoing modifications for the 2026 Winter Paralympics, including updated branding and accessibility improvements for wheelchair curling events. Canadian athlete Ina Forrest, a decorated wheelchair curler from Spallumcheen, will compete as co-captain for Team Canada when competitions begin on March 4. The venue will also host the closing ceremony on March 15.

 

 

 

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