Miku Nihira secured a 9-7 victory over Hara during the women’s competition at the 2026 Japan Curling Championships in Yokohama on 10 June 2026. The closely contested match formed part of the round-robin stage as teams competed for playoff positioning in Japan’s national curling championship.
Sweden women’s national curling team defeated Switzerland women’s national curling team 6–5 in the women’s tournament gold medal final on February 23, 2026, securing the title with a decisive final-end score. Sweden held composure in a tightly contested match, converting a late scoring opportunity to clinch the gold medal while Switzerland settled for silver.
Canada defeated Italy 8–7 in the women’s curling tournament preliminaries on February 18, 2026. Canada held a narrow lead entering the final end and executed a precise last-stone draw to secure a dramatic one-point victory. The match remained fiercely competitive from start to finish.
Switzerland defeated Germany 8–4 in the men’s curling tournament preliminaries on February 17, 2026. Switzerland built control through the middle ends and limited Germany’s scoring chances to secure a four-point win. A decisive multi-point end in the second half of the match proved crucial in separating the teams.
South Korea defeated China 10–9 in the women’s curling preliminary round at the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 16, 2026. The tightly contested match saw South Korea secure the decisive point in the final end to complete a narrow one-point victory in round-robin action.
Germany defeated Italy 6-5 in the men’s curling preliminary round in February 2026, securing a narrow round-robin victory in a tightly contested match. The result was confirmed at completion, with Germany holding a one-point advantage after the final end.
Sweden advanced to the mixed doubles curling final at the Winter Olympics after a dominant 9–3 victory over Great Britain in the semi-final, which was completed during the latter stages of the Olympic curling programme. The match formed part of the curling competition at Milano Cortina 2026, played under the regulations of the World Curling Federation.
Canada recorded a controlled 8–4 victory over Switzerland in the mixed doubles curling preliminaries at the Milano Cortina 2026, as the round-robin phase of the Olympic curling tournament continued. The match was completed under World Curling Federation regulations and played at the official Olympic curling venue in Italy, with both teams competing for crucial early standings points.
Olympic curling action continued on Sunday, 8 February 2026, as the curling tournaments at the 2026 Winter Olympics moved further into the round-robin phase. The competition is part of Milano Cortina 2026 and is governed by the World Curling Federation, with matches staged at the designated Olympic curling venue in Italy.
Across towns, cities, and rural regions, the 2025–26 curling season has sparked renewed energy at the local and community level, reinforcing why curling is often described as more than just a sport.Curling clubs around the world are experiencing a vibrant resurgence, driven by increased participation, inclusive programming, and a strong sense of togetherness that defines the game’s unique culture.
