In a significant boost for the Latvian wheelchair curling team, Polīna Rožkova and Agris Lasmans achieved their first victory in the mixed doubles category at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina. The duo managed to secure a 9-6 win against the Estonian team, showcasing resilience and skill by scoring the last four points in the final end of the match. This victory allows them to maintain hope for advancing to the knockout stages, despite previous losses.

Previously, Rožkova and Lasmans faced tough competition, having lost their first match 6-11 to the US, followed by a 2-10 defeat against the Chinese pair, and a narrow loss of 5-6 to the British duo. Their journey so far in the tournament has been challenging, but this first win has reignited their chances of progressing, sitting currently in a tie for seventh place out of eight teams with a record of 1-3.

The performance of the Estonian team is noteworthy as they have risen to a tie for second place in the standings with two wins and two losses. With the Chinese team leading with four consecutive wins, the competition remains fierce. The Latvian team is set to face Italy next, which will be a crucial match for their aspirations to advance further in the tournament.