China lose curling mixed doubles tiebreaker

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China failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Winter Olympics mixed doubles curling after losing to Norway 9-7 in a tiebreaker in the event’s round robin session on Sunday evening.

China’s Wang Rui reacts during the tiebreaker /VCG Photo

Both teams finished round-robin action with a 4-3 record. Norway now advance to face top-seeded Canada, and China finished their mixed doubles trip in fifth place.

China opened the match with two quick points in the first end, but Norway fought back to a lead and led till the end.

China’s coach Marcel Rocque talks to Ba Dexin during the match /VCG Photo

China’s coach Marcel Rocque said he was proud of his players who had made a lot of sacrifices in their personal lives in the hunt for Olympic glory.

China’s Ba Dexin cries after losing the tiebreaker /‍VCG Photo

“We committed too many faults in two of the ends, and our opponents were able to take advantage,” said Chinese curler Ba Dexin.

“Norway showed their ability as a world powerhouse in this event. But I feel so special to participate in the Olympic Games… I believe we showed China’s spirit during the competition," Ba added.