Historical Milestones

Cody Tanaka and Jayden King set to make history at 2026 Brier

February 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

Two curlers, Cody Tanaka and Jayden King, are believed to be the first Asian and Black skips in the history of the Brier, Canada's national men's curling championship, which opens in St. John's on February 27, 2026. Tanaka, representing British Columbia, and King, from Ontario, expressed honor and excitement after practice sessions. The event marks significant milestones in the sport's diversity efforts.