China shocks S. Korea in women’s team curling

Wang Rui, Zhang Lijun and Dong Ziqi of China (L to R) curling women's Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics against South Korea [Xinhua-Wang Jingqiang] R) compete during the curling women's Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics against South Korea [Xinhua-Wang Jingqiang]
Wang Rui, Zhang Lijun and Dong Ziqi of China (L to R) curling women’s Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics against South Korea [Xinhua-Wang Jingqiang]
Xinhua | 16-Feb-2022 | huaxia

China’s women’s curling team pulled off another morale-boosting victory by topping PyeongChang 2018 silver medalist South Korea, while the host nation’s awe-inspiring short-track speed skaters won a bronze in the women’s 3,000m relay at the 2022 Winter Olympics on Sunday. The Chinese women’s curling team, who stunned defending champion Sweden 9-6 in the previous matchday, continued its strong momentum against South Korea and prevailed 6-5.

They battled back and forth until the extra end. Wand Rui of China decided the game, throwing her hammer for a take-out and one point. “We stuck to our plan and created as many chances as we could to score,” said Wang. Wang made splendid shots in crucial ends, which proved to be the key to China’s victory. “Actually, I didn’t feel any pressure when I made the shots, and I just did what I should do,” said the 27-year-old.