China's Paralympic wheelchair curling team made history yesterday, securing the country's 10th gold medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics! 🏅 The dynamic duo of Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao clinched victory in a nail-biting mixed doubles final against the Republic of Korea (ROK), ending 9-7 after an intense extra end.
Ice-Cold Precision Meets Drama 🇨🇳
Wang stunned spectators by threading a perfect shot between two guards in the first end, securing three points early. The pair dominated the first half with a 5-1 lead, showcasing why China has ruled wheelchair curling since their 2018 PyeongChang breakthrough.
ROK's Rally & Redemption Arc 🔥
ROK's Baek Hye-jin and Lee Yong-suk fought back fiercely, stealing three points in the seventh end. Tensions peaked when Wang's final draw fell short in the eighth, forcing overtime at 7-7. But China's composure prevailed as Yang sealed the win with two decisive points.
"We kept laser focus early, but victory nerves crept in," Wang admitted post-match. "This win teaches us to stay sharp till the last stone."
This victory marks Wang's second Paralympic gold and Yang's debut podium finish, cementing China's status as a winter sports powerhouse ❄️.
