Czechia and Republic of Korea claim second victories in Olympic curling

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Czechia and the Republic of Korea each secured their second wins in mixed doubles curling on February 8. These victories mark progress in the round-robin stage of the competition. The results contribute to the confirmation of four semi-finalists.

The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 continued with notable results in mixed doubles curling on February 8. Czechia added its second victory, building on earlier successes in the tournament. Similarly, the Republic of Korea achieved its second win of the event, following their first victory on February 7, which required an extra end.

These outcomes are part of the round-robin phase, where teams compete to advance to the playoffs. On the same day, four mixed doubles semi-finalists were confirmed, heightening the stakes for remaining matches. Another key result saw Switzerland break Great Britain’s winning streak in the round robin.

A feature highlighted Kim Jiwon Catalina, who transitioned from a TV fan to an Olympic timer, adding a personal touch to the event coverage. The competition underscores the intensity of the sport at the highest level, with teams vying for medals in this discipline.

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The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics began competitively with mixed doubles curling on February 4, ahead of the opening ceremony. Four round-robin matches unfolded at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, featuring teams from Sweden, Canada, Great Britain, Norway, Switzerland, Estonia, South Korea and Czechia. Sweden and Canada secured decisive early victories, while Great Britain edged Norway and Switzerland prevailed in extra time against Estonia.

Czechia secured its first victory in the round-robin stage of the men's curling competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The win highlights ongoing competition among top teams as the tournament progresses.

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Sweden has reclaimed its momentum in the curling competition at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Recent matches saw the Republic of Korea secure their first win in an extra end, while Czechia and Norway also notched their initial victories. Great Britain maintains the top ranking spot.

South Korea's mixed doubles curling pair of Kim Seon-yeong and Jeong Yeong-seok suffered back-to-back losses to Italy and Switzerland on Thursday at the 2026 Winter Olympics, extending their skid to three matches. The defeats came by 8-4 and 8-5 at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo. The team now ranks last among 10 nations with six round-robin games left.

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In round-robin play at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Czechia secured a 10-5 victory over China in men's curling. The win came after Czechia scored two points in the eighth end and stole one in the ninth, prompting China to concede the final end.

Estonian mixed doubles curling pair Marie Kaldvee and Harri Lill secured their first victory at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, defeating Sweden 7-5. The win avenged a loss from two years earlier and came after two initial defeats. This result boosts their chances in the round-robin stage ahead of the medal rounds.

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The People's Republic of China has been crowned Paralympic champions in wheelchair curling at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. The victory came in the mixed doubles event, as reported by the World Curling Federation. Other teams, including Italy and Norway, secured their first wins in the competition earlier in the week.

 

 

 

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