The South Korean wheelchair curling mixed team successfully secured a spot in the semi-finals of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics by narrowly defeating the host nation Italy with a score of 6-5. This victory follows their previous achievement in the mixed doubles event, where they won a silver medal, further bolstering South Korea's aspirations for additional medals in wheelchair curling. The team, consisting of members Nam Bong-kwang, Bang Min-ja, Yang Hee-tae, Lee Hyun-chul, and Cha Jin-ho, demonstrated remarkable skill and teamwork in a tightly contested match.

During the final round-robin game held at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium, South Korea and Italy were evenly matched, both holding 4 wins and 4 losses. The match was a significant one as it determined the final spot for the semi-finals. After losing 2 points in the first end, South Korea quickly retaliated in the second end by scoring 3 points, taking the lead. The game saw several lead changes but culminated in an intense final end where South Korea's concentration allowed them to capitalize on a mistake from the Italian team and secure the crucial point needed to confirm their advancement to the semi-finals.

Looking ahead to the semi-finals, South Korea will face the top-seeded Canadian team, which won all its preliminary matches. In the previous encounter during the round-robin stage, South Korea faced Canada and lost 3-6, intensifying the challenge they face in this knockout round. Team member Lee Hyun-chul expressed their determination to secure a medal, while Cha Jin-ho acknowledged the difficulty in adapting to the ice conditions, pledging that the team would strive fiercely for victory in their upcoming semi-final match set for 6:05 PM on the 13th.