Sweden captured four curling medals during the Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, including gold for Niklas Edin. But did this unparalleled success lead to more curlers in the country? We talk to development officer Sara Carlsson to find out all about curling in Sweden: from how their high performance program is set up to the … Continue reading Did Olympic and Paralympic success mean more curlers in Sweden? →

Did Olympic and Paralympic success mean more curlers in Sweden?

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Curling nations will earn points toward Olympic qualification based on how they do at this year’s (and next year’s) men’s and women’s world championships. But should that be the case? Scottish curling champion Ken Horton presents his plan for determining Olympic berths without any points coming from worlds. Hear why he believes this plan will … Continue reading Should curling’s world championships determine Olympic berths? w/ Scottish champion Ken Horton →

Should curling’s world championships determine Olympic berths? w/ Scottish champion Ken Horton

Jonathan and Ryan are back to talk about Jonathan’s experience representing England at the European Curling Championships. His English men’s team not only secured a spot in next year’s A-pool for their country, but captured the gold medal.

How the England men won Euro-B gold

Curling Jamaica is scheduled to make its competitive WCF debut at the Pan-Continental Curling Championships. Hear about the origins or this federation and how it’s inspiring a new face of curling in our interviews with Ian Robertson and Husani Blaze. Curling Jamaica Follow Jamaican Curling on Facebook Brooklyn Curling Center

Curl Runnings: Jamaican Curling w/ Ian Robertson and Husani Blaze

Marco Mariani is back to tell us about his experience coaching China’s women’s curling team at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. First, we learn why his lineup changed so much going into the Olympics and the one thing he thinks would have allowed Han Yu’s team to make the medal round. Then, we hear about … Continue reading What was it like coaching in China’s curling program?: Marco Mariani part 2 →

What was it like coaching in China’s curling program?: Marco Mariani part 2

This is the first of a two-part interview with Italian curling coach and Olympic curler Marco Mariani. In part one, we focus on the current state of curling in Italy as they prepare to host the 2026 Olympics. Marco is not only currently coaching the Italian junior teams, but is also on the committee responsible … Continue reading How is Italy preparing for the 2026 Olympics?: Marco Mariani part 1 →

Did Olympic and Paralympic success mean more curlers in Sweden?

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