Curling

Das Team um Isabella Wranå sicherte sich bei der Curling-Weltmeisterschaft in Calgary die Bronzemedaille durch einen 8:5-Sieg gegen Japan. Schweden entschied das Spiel mit einem Five-Pointer im achten End beim Stand von 3:3 für sich. Dies ist das erste WM-Turnier des Teams auf Seniorenebene und Schwedens erste Medaille bei einer Frauen-WM seit 2019.

20. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

Four teams advanced to the playoffs on day six of the 2026 World Women's Curling Championship in Calgary, amid a tight race highlighted by standout performances and Olympic-inspired momentum.

Fay Henderson, who served as alternate for Scotland's Olympic curling team, will skip the nation's squad at the Women's World Curling Championships in Calgary. The 24-year-old recently won her third straight Scottish Championship and aims to prove her team's worth on the international stage. Scotland begins its campaign against China on Saturday.

12. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

In the Milan Cortina Paralympics, the United States mixed wheelchair curling team secured a 9-2 victory over Korea during the ninth session of round-robin play. The win highlighted American dominance after an early deficit, though the team was later eliminated from medal contention following a loss to Norway. The match featured contributions from a diverse roster including a Mongolian-born player and a military veteran.

The Olympics and Paralympics are propelling curling into greater prominence. At the University of Waterloo, researcher Heather Mair is working to build and sustain a more diverse following for the sport.

12. März 2026 Von KI berichtet

The Nunavut under-18 women's curling team secured a 6-5 victory over Yukon in their opening playoff match at the Arctic Winter Games on Tuesday night. This win followed a mixed round-robin performance and marked their first victory in three appearances at the event. However, their medal hopes ended with a 6-2 loss to Alaska on Wednesday afternoon.