China’s mixed doubles curling stars Ye Zixuan and Yu Sen kept their Olympic dreams blazing 🔥 with a dramatic 7-5 victory over the Netherlands yesterday, securing their third straight win in Group B of the qualifying event in Kelowna, Canada.
The match was a rollercoaster 🎢: After falling behind 5-3 in the seventh end, Ye delivered a clutch three-point takeout to flip the scoreboard. Yu then sealed the deal in the eighth end with a precision hammer shot that left fans cheering 🇨🇳👏. The win puts China tied with Australia atop their group—both teams are 3-0 and eyeing a spot in the playoffs.
"We stayed calm under pressure," Yu said post-match. "Every stone counts when you’re this close to the Olympics." The pair, who previously defeated Hungary and France this week, will face Australia next in a high-stakes showdown for group dominance.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics in sight, China’s curling squad is proving they’re a force to watch ❄️🥌. Can Ye and Yu keep their streak alive? Stay tuned!
