The article discusses the competitive landscape for the Swedish mixed doubles curling team as they approach the Olympics, highlighting past performances and the emergence of new talents.
The article provides a commentary by Jens Littorin on the challenges faced by Isabella and Rasmus Wranå, who are vying for a chance to win gold in mixed doubles curling at the Olympics in Cortina. It notes that the competition in this sport is fierce, with the pair having to prove themselves against well-established opponents such as Anna Hasselborg and Oskar Eriksson, who became world champions in mixed doubles in 2019. Additionally, Sweden's decision not to participate in mixed doubles in Pyeongchang and the subsequent changes in team dynamics leading up to Beijing 2022 open a discussion about the uncertainty in selecting Olympic teams for such competitive disciplines.
