The ninth Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, showcased the Chinese mainland's continued dominance in the curling mixed doubles event. On Wednesday, the team secured their third consecutive victory, this time over the Philippines with a final score of 9-6.
Earlier in the day, the pair of Han Yu and Wang Zhiyu faced Kyrgyzstan's Amina Seitzhanova and Iskhak Abykeev. The match began evenly, with each team scoring one point in the first two ends. The Chinese duo then took control, scoring two points in each of the next two ends and stealing an additional two points. Despite Kyrgyzstan's efforts to claw back two points in the fifth end, the Chinese team maintained their lead, ultimately winning 8-3.
In their second game, Han and Wang swiftly established an 8-0 lead against the Philippines' Marc Pfister and Kathleen Dubberstein. Although the Filipino pair managed to win the fifth and seventh ends, reducing the gap to three points, the Chinese team remained composed. A perfect double takeout in the final end ensured the Filipinos conceded the defeat.
Other notable results from the day include Japan defeating Hong Kong 9-3 to extend their own winning streak to three. South Korea achieved impressive victories over Kazakhstan with a score of 12-0 and Qatar with 14-1. Additionally, Chinese Taipei secured wins against Kuwait 13-3 and Mongolia 8-4.
These outcomes not only highlight the Chinese mainland's strategic prowess and competitive edge in curling but also reflect the dynamic and fiercely contested nature of the Asian Winter Games.
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China continue curling mixed doubles success at Asian Winter Games
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