Milan-Cortina 2026
Britain, Canada and Sweden favored for 2026 Olympic curling titles
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Curling at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begins with mixed doubles on February 4 and runs through the women's team final on February 22. Britain, Canada and Sweden emerge as top favorites across the events, with host Italy also a strong contender in mixed doubles. Traditional powerhouses will compete at the historic Cortina Olympic Stadium in the Italian Alps.
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.
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