In a nail-biting showdown that had fans glued to their screens, China's men's curling team clinched their spot for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics with a dramatic 9-4 victory over Japan this week 🥌. The win marks a historic moment as both China's men's and women's teams will now compete at next year's Winter Games!
The squad, led by skip Xu Xiaoming, faced a rollercoaster week in Kelowna, Canada. After racking up six straight wins against teams like the Republic of Korea and Poland, they stumbled against Japan in their final round-robin match. But when it mattered most, they delivered a clutch four-point score in the ninth end ⏰—securing their Olympic ticket in style.
"This team showed the resilience of a K-drama protagonist," one fan tweeted, referencing the squad's comeback after their earlier loss to the USA in the playoffs. With the women's team already qualified, China is now set to make curling one of the hottest events to watch in 2026 🔥.
