Yang Jinqiao of China reacts throughout the combined doubles Round Robin match between Team Japan and Team China on the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, March 4, 2026. /VCG
In a compelling begin to the wheelchair curling combined doubles on the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, China’s Wang Meng and Yang Jinqiao outclassed Japan’s Aki Ogawa and Yoji Nakajima with a decisive 10-3 victory of their opening round-robin session.
This occasion marks the Paralympic debut of wheelchair curling combined doubles, kicking off the Games two days forward of the official opening ceremony, an thrilling prelude to the festivities.
The Chinese duo showcased their prowess by scoring 4 factors within the third finish, systematically extending their lead and outmaneuvering the reigning world champions with an easy grace that belied the competitors’s depth.
In different matches on Wednesday, hosts Italy secured a 7-5 victory in opposition to the Republic of Korea, Estonia bested Britain 10-7, and the United States claimed a assured 11-6 win over Latvia.
Source: CGTN