Olympic Curling
Xenia Schwaller and Marco Hoesli claim Swiss curling championships; Tirinzoni faces uncertain future
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Teams led by Xenia Schwaller and Marco Hoesli won the women's and men's titles at the Swiss Curling Championships in Bern, securing spots at the world championships for the first time. Olympic silver medalists Silvana Tirinzoni (women's) and Yannick Schwaller (men's bronze) were defeated in best-of-three finals. Schwaller's victory highlights her team's dominant season, while 46-year-old Tirinzoni confronts potential retirement.
Emma Miskew of Team Homan has criticized Curling Canada for recommending that her team skip the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts due to its proximity to the Winter Olympics. The decision, aimed at prioritizing Olympic preparation, highlights ongoing scheduling inequalities between men's and women's curling events. Miskew argues that male teams face no such restrictions.
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The Canadian men's curling team secured Olympic gold at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games following a contentious match against Sweden. Accusations of cheating led to a heated exchange between players Marc Kennedy and Oskar Eriksson, captured in a viral video. Post-event comments from Canadian lead Ben Hebert have kept the rivalry alive.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina will kick off with mixed doubles curling, featuring 10 teams vying for gold. Italy, as host and defending champion, aims to repeat its success on home ice. Fans can watch the action live on Peacock, with limited broadcasts on USA Network.
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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.