World Wheelchair Live Blog: Medal games
World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling Championship 2023, Richmond, Canada Β© WCF / Cheyenne Boone
Latvia Wins GOLD!
Latvia claim Wheelchair Mixed Doubles gold after an extra end against United States! π₯π±π» pic.twitter.com/fP7g94ZAVm
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Silver Goes to United States!
Congratulations to United States on a well fought silver medal at the Wheelchair Mixed Doubles! πΊπΈπ₯ pic.twitter.com/bvadC4hWkh
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Canada Earn Bronze!
CANADA! Win Wheelchair Mixed Doubles bronze in a wild high scoring game against China! π₯π¨π¦ #WWhMDCC2023 pic.twitter.com/CvxOpUxWhD
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Gold Medal Game is TIED
United States managed to steal one in the eighth end of the gold medal game to tie the game and take it to an EXTRA end. Latvia will have the hammer. The suspense in the building is palpable!
Nearing the End
We are nearing the end of World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles play as Latvia and United States are in the seventh end, and Canada and China are in the eighth end.
The winners and medallists will soon be determined!
Power Plays Initiated
The current scores are:
- Latvia 5-4 United States (after five)
- Canada 11-10 China (after six)
With both leaders being just one point above the opposition, Latvia and Canada have decided to initiate their power plays.
Fans in the House
As the home team, Canada has been fortunate to have tens of people out here at the Richmond Curling Centre to cheer them on, both on and off the ice. They are definitely the loudest fans in the building!
For All the Marbles
Team Player
Curling fans with a keen eye will have noticed that Latvia’s Agris Lasmans played in both the four-person team and mixed doubles championships here in Richmond. Well, that wasn’t the original plan!
It turns out, Polina Rozkova’s original mixed doubles partner had an accident shortly before the start of the championship, making him unable to play. Not wanting to see his fellow Latvian have to forfeit, Agris Lasmans stepped up and played in both championships.
What’s even more impressive is that he and Polina are now competing in the GOLD medal game! It just goes to show what perseverance, dedication and most importantly, teamwork, can accomplish in sport.
Canada Hit For FIVE
Canada’s Collinda Joseph made a perfect hit to score FIVE in the opening end of their game against China. Her partner Dennis Thiessen raised his hand in the air in celebration.
Mixed Doubles FINALS
The mixed doubles bronze and gold medal games are underway! In the bronze medal game are Canada and China. In the gold medal game are Latvia and United States.
Who are you cheering for?
China Secure GOLD!
Congratulations to CHINA π¨π³ on winning World Wheelchair gold! π#WWhCC2023 pic.twitter.com/T1zURpxmse
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Canada Take Silver!
Congratulations to Canada on their World Wheelchair silver medal! π₯π¨π¦#WWhCC2023 pic.twitter.com/UTJMlgREQo
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Scotland Win Bronze!
Well done to Scotland on winning World Wheelchair bronze! π₯π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ#WWhCC2023 pic.twitter.com/4LpbTQgfke
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One End to Go
In our gold medal match, the score remains China 3-2 Canada. Canada has the hammer in the eighth end and must score two to win, or one to take the game to an extra end. The intensity is through the roof!
China Take a One-Point Lead
The score is now China 3-2 Canada.
Canada has hammer going into the seventh end.
Tight Gold Medal Game
Currently, the score is China 2-1 Canada in our gold medal game. The Canadians have hammer. So far, neither team has managed to score more than a single point in an end. It’s a nail-biter!
Scotland Make a Comeback
After being down 0-3 to Sweden, Scotland has turned the game around! Scoring three in the third end and stealing one in the fourth, Scotland now lead 4-3!
Sweden Take Early Lead
In the bronze medal game, Team Sweden took two in the first end, followed by a steal of one in the third end. They now lead 3-0 over Scotland, but Scotland has hammer.
Battle For Bronze
In the battle for bronze, Sweden is facing off against Scotland. Who will reach the podium and who will fall just short? Stay tuned!
Gold Medal Match-up
It’s ON! The China v Canada GOLD medal game has begun. Who will take home the glorious gold? Keep following to find out!
What's At Stake
Good morning! It’s our last day here in Richmond, Canada, and today everything is at stake!
Take a peek at what the curlers are competing for!
