The World Men's Curling Championship in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, delivered plenty of twists during Sunday’s bronze medal match. Canada defeated China 11-2, turning early mistakes into a stellar win. In the first end, Xu Xiaoming’s final delivery missed the hosts’ red stones, handing Canada three points right off the bat. Although China managed to grab a point in the third end, a miscalculated takeout in the fourth left their only yellow stone exposed.
Skip Brad Jacobs capitalized on that error, converting it into five points, and Canada further increased their lead by stealing two points in the fifth, setting the pace of the game. Both teams scored one more point later, but Canada’s performance ultimately secured them the bronze medal.
This fourth-place finish matches China’s best performance at the men’s World Championship. The team now looks ahead to a qualification event in December as they vie for a coveted spot at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. What a thrilling matchup on the ice—proof that in curling, every delivery counts! 🥌🔥
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China finish fourth at World Men's Curling Championship in Canada
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