Feb 18 • 21:04 UTC 🇩🇰 Denmark Politiken

Danish women’s curling team loses and is out of the Winter Olympics

The Danish women's curling team was eliminated from the Winter Olympics after losing 4-6 to Switzerland, finishing their group matches without a chance to reach the semifinals.

The Danish women's curling team's journey at the Winter Olympics has ended with a 4-6 defeat to Switzerland, which ensured they could not advance to the semifinals. Throughout the competition, Denmark recorded five wins and four losses, which ultimately was insufficient to compete for a medal in Northern Italy. The defeat came as a disappointment, especially after a determined effort against a strong Swiss team who began the match strongly by taking a quick lead.

The game was tightly contested until the very last stone thrown by Denmark, which did not succeed in its aim and sealed the team's fate. Initially, the Swiss team took a commanding lead with their two best stones positioned in the house, putting Denmark at a 2-0 disadvantage after just two ends. Nevertheless, the Danish side held on to hope for a comeback, needing a victory to keep their aspirations for the semifinals alive, along with certain results in other matches, which unfortunately did not materialize.

Despite their efforts in the competition, including some impressive performances earlier in the group stage, the final match against Switzerland highlighted the challenges faced by the Danish team. Their inability to secure the requisite win not only marked the end of their Olympic dreams but also the culmination of their season, as they now prepare to regroup and plan for future competitions with an aim to improve their standing in subsequent international events. The focus will now likely shift to nurturing talent and strategizing for the next medal fight in future Olympic games.

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