Japan men become the first team to qualify for the play-offs
Japan men become the first team to qualify for the play-offs
Japan men continued the defence of their title with another win at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships 2017 on Sunday (5 November) evening, in the Erina Ice Arena, on Australia's Central Coast to remain undefeated so far in the competition.
Korea and China lead women's rankings at round-robin halfway mark
Korea and China lead women's rankings at round-robin halfway mark
The women's teams at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships 2017 in Erina, Australia, reached the midway point of their round-robin on Sunday (5 November) afternoon. With only six teams in the women's championship, they play a double round-robin before progressing to the semi-finals later in the event.
Qatar win first ever international game
Qatar win first ever international game
Qatar's men's team have won their first international curling game, since making their debut at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships in 2016. They beat Kazakhstan 8-5 on Sunday (5 November) at the 2017 event being held in Erina, Ice Arena, on Australia's Central Coast.
New Zealand victorious over close neighbours Australia; Korea continue winning run
New Zealand victorious over close neighbours Australia; Korea continue winning run
New Zealand women have won their first game of the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships 2017 on Saturday (4 November) evening, after the New Zealand men's team did the same earlier in the day. The team beat, their closest rivals in this event and the hosts, Australia, by a single point, 7-6. This close battle lasted the full ten ends and saw the score change hands on four occasions.
New Zealand open winning account at Pacific-Asia Curling Championships
New Zealand open winning account at Pacific-Asia Curling Championships
New Zealand's men's team have won their first game at the Pacific-Asia Curling Championships 2017, after the fourth session of round-robin games, in Erina Ice Arena, in Australia's Central Coast. The New Zealanders posted a 15-3 victory over Qatar, who are yet to win at these championships.