In a nail-biting showdown at the 2025 World Men’s Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Canada, China’s team fell short against Switzerland with a 3-7 loss, missing out on the finals and direct qualification for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. But the game isn’t over yet—China’s squad is now gearing up to face Canada for bronze, aiming to clinch their best-ever championship finish! 🎯
Switzerland dominated early, building a 6-2 lead by the sixth end. Despite a late rally led by skip Xu Xiaoming, China couldn’t close the gap. The Swiss sealed their victory with precision shots, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. 😮💨
While the loss stings, China’s Olympic dreams aren’t dashed. They’ll join the U.S., Japan, the Netherlands, and the Republic of Korea in December’s qualification event, battling for two final spots at Milano Cortina 2026. 🏆 Teams worldwide are watching—can China bounce back? 🚀
Meanwhile, Scotland and Switzerland will face off for gold. Let the icy showdowns continue! ❄️
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China fall to Switzerland at World Men's Curling Championship
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