China, Japan and Switzerland claim remaining LGT World Women's play-off places
China, Japan and Switzerland claim remaining LGT World Women's play-off places
After Friday afternoon's second-last round-robin session of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2019 in Silkeborg, Denmark, all six qualifiers for the weekend play-off games have been determined. Before this session, table-topping Sweden, Korea and Russia had already qualified. With a 5-4 win over United States, Switzerland joined them.
Korea join play-off picture alongside Sweden and Russia
Korea join play-off picture alongside Sweden and Russia
Friday is the last day of round-robin action at the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2019 in Silkeborg, Denmark. Korea came on to face Latvia in the morning's eighteenth session, knowing that a victory would guarantee them a place in the weekend's play-off games.
World Curling Technical Commission appointed with ‘outstanding' ice remit
World Curling Technical Commission appointed with ‘outstanding' ice remit
The World Curling Federation has appointed eight members to its new Technical Commission that will be given a brief to ensure outstanding ice conditions at all World Curling Federation events. The commission will also be charged with assisting Member Associations in improving existing, or building new, dedicated curling facilities.
Russia make play-offs with one more day of round-robin games to go
Russia make play-offs with one more day of round-robin games to go
With Olympic champions Sweden already qualified, the other seven teams in action in Thursday evening's 17th session of round-robin play at the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2019 in Silkeborg, Denmark came onto the ice knowing that victory would enhance their chances of joining them in the weekend's play-off and medal games.
Vital wins for Canada and United States keep play-off hopes alive
Vital wins for Canada and United States keep play-off hopes alive
With the weekend play-off games looming, vital wins for Canada and United States in Thursday afternoon's 16th round-robin session of the LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2019 in Silkeborg, Denmark, kept medal hopes alive for both teams. Table-toppers Sweden have already qualified and only the top six teams go onto the play-off stage.