Brazil achieved their first win at the World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles on Day 3, overcoming Japan with a dramatic comeback. The day featured intense competition and notable victories for teams from the United States, Czechia, Canada, and more.

On the third day of the World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles in Stevenston, Brazil celebrated their first win at this level, amidst a series of compelling matches. In Group A, six games were contested. Norway faced China, where the latter’s Wang Meng and Jinqiao Yang dominated to secure an 11-4 victory. The United States emerged victorious against both Switzerland and China, culminating their day with a remarkable 9-6 win over China.

In the afternoon, Norway rebounded with a 9-3 victory against Finland, who had previously celebrated their first win against Brazil. Ritva Lampinen of Finland remarked on the exciting match against Brazil, noting their prior encounters and growth. Brazil’s day took a triumphant turn as they faced Japan, overcoming a 10-1 deficit to achieve a thrilling 13-11 victory, marking a historic moment for their team.

In Group B, only four games took place. Czechia and Latvia battled to a tied game that ended with Czechia winning 8-6 in an extra end. Following their success, Czechia defeated Denmark 6-5 in another closely contested match. Italy secured their inaugural win against Estonia with an 8-6 finish, while Canada maintained a perfect record with a decisive 11-1 victory over Poland.

As for Group C, Slovakia faced Spain in a tightly-contested match that ended in an 8-6 victory for Slovakia, following an extra end. Spain later achieved a commanding win over England, 10-3, with player Stewart Pimblett praising their opponents’ development in curling. Hungary bounced back with an 8-4 win against Scotland before taking down Türkiye in the evening, showcasing their improved performance.

Scotland countered their earlier defeat by triumphing over Slovakia, and Korea maintained their flawless record with a 9-5 win against Türkiye. The day concluded with Brasil’s historic win, elevating their standing in the championship and marking a significant milestone in their curling journey.

The third day of the World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles showcased Brazil’s historic first win, alongside competitive matches across all groups. Notable victories by the United States, Czechia, Canada, and teams from Hungary and Slovakia further enriched the day’s events. This progression exemplifies the evolving spirit and competitive nature of the World Curling community, making it an exhilarating experience for fans and athletes alike.

Original Source: worldcurling.org

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