The Latvian wheelchair curling team achieved a significant milestone on Monday at the Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina by securing their second win of the tournament. The mixed team faced the United States in their fifth match and won with a score of 8-6. After leading 8-0 through four ends, the Latvian team faced a comeback attempt from the Americans, who scored six points across three ends. However, Latvia managed to maintain their lead, finishing the game without the final stone being played.

In a challenging start to the tournament, the Latvian team first suffered a heavy defeat against Canada, losing 1-11 in a game that ended after just six ends. The roster includes players Elija Asniņa, Linda Meijere, Adelaida Killiana, Ojārs Briedis, and Sergejs Djačenko, and they initially lost to South Korea with a score of 2-10. Despite these early setbacks, the team rallied to secure a decisive victory over Slovakia with a score of 9-0.

Currently, after five rounds, Latvia holds a record of 2-3 and is tied for fifth place in the tournament standings. The competition continues with upcoming matches against China, Norway, Great Britain, and Italy, where only four out of the ten teams will qualify for the semifinals. This means Latvia must perform well in their remaining matches to have a chance at progressing further in the tournament.