Switzerland perfect after day three

On day three of the World Junior Curling Championships 2025, Switzerland remain perfect, becoming the only women’s team to have a four wins, no loss record. In the men’s competition, United States recorded their first win, while Scotland and Italy stayed on top of the standings with three wins and no losses.

Women’s competition

In their evening session, Switzerland faced bottom of the table Italy. The Swiss led 5-0 after four ends and remained in control on their way to a 7-4 win.

After their evening game, Switzerland skip Ariane Oberson said, “We’re feeling great after that win and happy that we can go on with the level we wanted.

“I don’t want to look too much to the table, we just want to play game after game and keep doing what we’re doing.”

Their morning win came when they beat Japan 9-3.

Team Japan © World Curling / Céline Stucki

China secured their first win of the competition when they beat Germany 10-8. China started the game strong by scoring three points in the first end, but Germany fought back, and by the ninth end, had an 8-5 advantage. But, when China had hammer, Germany attempted to thread their last stone through two guards. This was unsuccessful, allowing China to play a draw and score four. China went on to steal the final point, finalising the 10-8 score.

Following the game, China skip Li Ziru said, “During the first three ends, we didn’t do very well because we didn’t really know the ice, but after three or four ends we felt better and we played better shots, so I think that’s why we won.

“I feel very excited because this is our first win.”

In a game that went to an extra end, Germany faced Canada in their evening session. The score sat 7-7, and in the extra end, Germany had hammer. Germany attempted a draw, but the tactical placement of Canada’s stones made it a tricky shot and it was too heavy, confirming Canada’s 9-7 win.

Canada’s Alison Umlah © World Curling / Stephen Fisher

After the game, Canada’s skip Allyson MacNutt said, “We’re feeling really good, that was a tough battle, especially giving up the four, but I’m really proud of my team for sticking with it.

“We’re really excited to be sitting two-and-two, so we just need to keep this momentum going.”

In the morning, Canada played Sweden. Sweden held a 6-3 lead by the sixth end, but when Canada skip Allyson MacNutt played a takeout for four points. Sweden went on claim the 11-8 win.

Norway upset Sweden’s winning ways in the evening session with a 9-4 victory. Until the ninth end, the score sat close at 5-4, but when Norway skip Torild Bjoernstad played a double takeout and scored her team a further four points, Sweden shook hands.

The evening draw saw Korea and Latvia play their only game of the day against each other. The Koreans didn’t let up, leading them to a 7-0 score.

Men’s competition

United States recorded their first win against Denmark with a score of 5-3. By the tenth end, United States had a 4-3 lead, but Denmark had the hammer. In their last throw, United States played a draw to the button in which Denmark tried to remove for the win. However, they flashed wide giving the Americans a stolen victory.

Italy put their third win on the board after beating Switzerland 6-3. The Italians stayed in control of the game and by the eighth end, lead Switzerland by 6-2. The Swiss added their last point when skip Felix Luethold played a take-out to lay one. The ninth end was then blanked, and Switzerland conceded the game.

Italy against Switzerland © World Curling / Stephen Fisher

Italy had loud support from the crowd and following their win, skip Stefano Spiller said, “the win in front of the big Italian crowd meant a lot to us. The crowd went wild at every shot, and we could really feel their energy. We are zero [losses] on top, and we want to stay there.

“It’s been an incredible experience so far. There’s so much support from all the people who came to watch our game and root for us. It makes the whole team and me really happy.”

Scotland joined Italy at the top of the table with another convincing win, this time against Norway, 8-1, in a game that only lasted seven ends.

Japan were the final men’s team to secure a win on Monday when they played Germany. In the seventh end, Japan were 7-4 with the last stone. German skip Lukas Jaeger played a raise take-out for one, and when Japan blanked the eighth and ninth ends, Germany conceded.

Japan versus Germany © World Curling / Stephen Fisher

Reflecting on the experience, Japanese skip Nakahara Toa said, “There’s quite a big difference between playing in Japan and playing here in Italy. For example, the ice is different from the one at home. But I really enjoy collecting all these unique experiences across different countries.”

Find the women’s and men’s standings after day two here.

Find the results and playing schedule here.

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