China's men's curling team delivered a dominant 9-2 win against Scotland at the World Men's Curling Championship in Canada on Friday, securing their playoff berth with an 8-4 record! 🏆 The squad’s sharp tactics and Scotland’s eighth-end stumble sealed the deal early, with Scotland conceding before the final stones.
🔥 Game highlights: China built momentum early, scoring twice in the second and third ends. After halftime, they stole points in the sixth and seventh ends before capitalizing on a Scottish error to add three decisive points in the eighth.
Next up: China faces Norway in the playoffs for a shot at Switzerland in the semifinals. The stakes? A ticket to the 2026 Winter Olympics! 🏅 Teams reaching the final automatically qualify for Milan-Cortina 2026. If China falls short, they’ll get one last shot at December’s Olympic qualifiers.
🇨🇳 Why it matters: This isn’t just about trophies—it’s about global visibility for Asian winter sports. Curling hype is rising fast, with young athletes across the continent eyeing Olympic dreams. 🌏
