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Philippine Curling Team Makes History with Gold in Asia

2/15/2025

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In a historic triumph, the Philippine curling team, spearheaded by skip Marc Pfister, clinched gold at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China—an unprecedented achievement for the nation. Battling against formidable teams from Japan, China, and South Korea, this diverse squad of Swiss-Filipino athletes now sets its sights on qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina.

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In a historic triumph, the Philippine curling team, spearheaded by skip Marc Pfister, clinched gold at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China—an unprecedented achievement for the nation. Battling against formidable teams from Japan, China, and South Korea, this diverse squad of Swiss-Filipino athletes now sets its sights on qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina.