Switzerland Stays Unbeaten in Olympic Winter Games Table Clash

In a gripping match at the Olympic Winter Games, Switzerland maintained their unbeaten streak in men’s curling. The team faced Great Britain in a nail-biting extra-end showdown, securing a 6-5 victory. This exciting game took place on February 15, 2026, marking Switzerland’s seventh round-robin session.

Match Overview

The competition began with both teams scoring one point in the initial two ends. In the third end, Great Britain seized the advantage by stealing a point after Switzerland’s Benoit Schwarz-Van Berkel failed to execute a successful double take-out. Switzerland had a chance to gain two points in the fourth end but settled for just one, falling behind 3-2 at the mid-game break after Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat made a hit-and-roll attempt that came up short.

Critical Moments

• Sixth End: Great Britain blanked the sixth end, allowing Switzerland to surge ahead to a 4-3 lead after Schwarz-Van Berkel’s draw.
• Final Ends: The eighth and ninth ends saw both teams exchanging single points, bringing the score to 5-5 and necessitating an extra end.

During the extra end, Switzerland had the hammer. A critical shot from Schwarz-Van Berkel removed Great Britain’s closest stone, allowing Switzerland to secure the winning point.

Player Reactions

Team skip Yannick Schwaller expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “Beating Team Mouat feels good. It was a competitive game, and we are thrilled to battle on this Olympic stage.” He emphasized the importance of team enjoyment and continued focus as they look ahead in the tournament.

Other Matches

Italy achieved a significant victory against Czechia, finishing the match with a score of 10-5. This marked Italy’s third win, placing them alongside Norway in the rankings. Joel Retornaz, Italy’s skip, commented on the solid performance and their determination to maintain momentum.

In another match, Canada triumphed over the People’s Republic of China with a score of 6-3. The game featured strong scoring from Canada after a slow start, leading to their victory.

Additionally, the United States claimed victory against Norway, coming back to seal a 10-8 win, placing them in joint third with Great Britain.

Current Rankings

Switzerland’s resilience in the face of tough competition solidifies their status as a formidable team in the Olympic men’s curling scene as the games progress.