The Canadian women’s curling team, led by skip Rachel Homan, bounced back impressively at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, securing consecutive victories against the People’s Republic of China and Japan. With these wins, Canada lifted their record to 3-3, recovering from a tough prior loss.
In their morning match against China, Homan made a pivotal double takeout that allowed her team to score four points, establishing a 4-2 lead by the end of the fourth end. Although the Chinese team responded with a single point in the fifth, Canada retaliated with a triple, widening the score to 7-3. A single-point steal in the ninth end put Canada ahead 10-5, prompting Chinese skip Wang Rui to concede the match early, providing Canada with a vital boost.
Later in the day, Canada continued their momentum against Japan. After Japan initially scored a double, Canada quickly matched them with two points of their own. The Canadian team took control in the third end with a three-point steal, taking the lead to 5-2. They exchanged single points, and by the sixth end, Canada had increased their advantage to 7-3. Japan fought hard to close the gap but fell short, and with the hammer in the final end, Canada sealed their victory at 9-6.
These back-to-back wins not only improve Canada’s chances in the tournament but also showcase their skill and resilience under pressure, crucial attributes as they vie for a medal in the prestigious event. The team’s ability to recover from previous setbacks highlights a promising trajectory as they continue to compete in the challenging 10-team format.