The excitement in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, reached a fever pitch at the World Men's Curling Championship as Canada secured an impressive 11-2 win in the bronze medal match.
Canada’s team, led by skip Brad Jacobs, capitalized on early errors by China. In the first end, Xu Xiaoming’s final delivery missed the red stones, gifting Canada three crucial points. Although China managed to score in the third end, another miscalculation in the fourth allowed Jacobs to convert the opportunity into a five-point surge.
The team further extended their lead by stealing two points in the fifth end, with both sides adding one more point before Australia of the match was sealed at 11-2.
Finishing fourth marks China’s best performance at the men’s championship. The team now sets its sights on a December qualification event, a key step toward securing a coveted spot at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.
This dramatic encounter highlights the intensity of international curling competition, setting the stage for an exciting race to the Olympics.
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China finish fourth at World Men's Curling Championship in Canada
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