Think curling is just sliding stones? Think again! 🥌
With the 2025 Asian Winter Games heating up, CGTN's Li Zhao tried her hand at this icy chess match—and learned it's way more than a slow-motion sport. Spoiler: You *can* pick up the basics in half an hour! Here's how:
⚖️ Stone Stats: Heavy Metal, Literally
A curling stone weighs as much as a baby panda (around 44 lbs)! But don't panic—pro umpires say the key is in the glide, not brute strength. 🐼
🧊 Ice, Ice Baby (But Make It Pebbled)
Forget smooth surfaces! Curling ice gets a DIY makeover with water droplets sprayed to create tiny bumps. This 'pebble' effect lets stones curve like TikTok dance moves. 💃
🎯 Li's Lightning Round:
Sweeping = Speed Control (think Mario Kart banana peel dodges 🍌)
\"The Hack\" = Your launchpad stance (no, not the computer kind)
\"Skip\" = Team captain, not a missed gym day
Verdict? Li nailed the basics but admits: \"It's like learning K-pop choreography—easy steps, hard perfection.\" 💥
