Philippine curling team sweeps championships to secure Division A status

rappler.com

The Philippine curling team has achieved a significant milestone by sweeping the Pan-Continental Curling Championships in Canada. This victory promotes them to Division A, enhancing their chances for a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics. Led by captain Marc Pfister, the team won all 12 matches, including a decisive 9-3 victory over Kazakhstan in the final. This success allows them to compete against top curling teams in future tournaments, including Olympic pre-qualifiers. The team will next compete in the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, from February 7-14, 2025. Their recent performance reflects their growth and teamwork, as they prepare for upcoming challenges.


With a significance score of 3.3, this news ranks in the top 9.8% of today's 25516 analyzed articles.

Get summaries of news with significance over 5.5 (usually ~10 stories per week). Read by 10,000+ subscribers: