Switzerland's women's curling team secured a 6-4 victory over Denmark in round-robin play, improving their record to 6-2 and clinching a semifinal berth. Denmark, finishing at 4-5, was eliminated from further contention. The win came in the evening session on Wednesday in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
In the women's curling round-robin competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Switzerland faced Denmark in a crucial evening session match on February 18, 2026. Switzerland, led by skip Silvana Tirinzoni, entered the game needing a win to solidify their playoff position. They started strong, taking a two-point lead in the second end, but then went five consecutive ends without scoring, allowing Denmark to build a two-point advantage heading into the 10th end.
The final end proved decisive. On Switzerland's sixth throw, Tirinzoni executed a precise draw that landed just off the button and behind the T-line. Denmark's skip, Madeleine Dupont, responded with a throw that overcurled and inadvertently tapped the Swiss stone closer to the center, leaving Switzerland with three points secured. Dupont's final takeout attempt missed, and Switzerland did not need to throw their last rock, clinching the 6-4 win without further play.
This victory improved Switzerland's record to 6-2, guaranteeing them the second spot in the semifinals, scheduled for Friday morning. Denmark concluded their tournament at 4-5, marking their elimination. The match highlighted the precision required in curling, with Switzerland's strategic play in the closing moments turning a potential loss into a playoff-securing triumph. Switzerland will complete round-robin play against the United States on Thursday at 8:05 a.m. ET.
