China’s Han Yu and Wang Zhiyu slid into history books on Saturday, securing the nation’s first medal at the 9th Asian Winter Games with a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Philippines’ curling duo in the mixed doubles bronze match. The win in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, came after a dramatic comeback that had fans on the edge of their seats! 🎉
From Dominance to Drama 🏔️
The Chinese pair dominated the round-robin stage with five straight wins but stumbled in the semifinals against South Korea (8-4). Meanwhile, the Philippines fell to Japan (10-4) in their semifinal clash. The bronze match? Pure. Ice. Drama. ❄️
The Comeback Kids 🥌
After trailing 4-0 early, Han and Wang clawed back with strategic plays, tying the score 4-4 by the fifth end. They then surged ahead 6-4 in the sixth and seventh ends, holding firm despite a late push by Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein. “It felt like a K-drama finale!” tweeted one fan. 📱
Gold Goes to Japan 🇯🇵
Japan’s Tori Koana and Go Aoki later edged South Korea 7-6 for gold, wrapping up a day of icy showdowns. With temperatures dropping, the Games are just heating up! 🔥
