Philippines Curling Team Advances at Asian Winter Games

The Philippine men's curling team, comprised of Swiss-Filipino athletes, is making headlines at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, as they vie for a place in the Winter Olympics. Led by brothers Marc and Enrico Pfister, along with teammates Christian Haller and Alan Frei, the team has already secured a spot in the Olympic pre-qualifiers later this year. Frei, who has invested significantly in the team's journey, emphasized their strong team dynamic as a key advantage despite the financial constraints they face. In figure skating, athletes Cathryn Limketkai and Sofia Lexi Jacqueline Frank also advanced to the medal rounds, while the women's curling team faced a setback against China. The Filipino contingent aims to make history with their performances in this prestigious winter sports event. As they compete against established winter sports powers, the unique background of the curling team adds an inspiring narrative to their Olympic aspirations.