The Philippine mixed doubles curling team is on a hot streak at the 9th Asian Winter Games, securing their spot in the quarterfinal round with a 3-0 record. The team is led by Filipino-Swiss Marc Pfister and Filipino-American Kathleen Dubberstein, who defeated Qatar 11-3 to advance. Meanwhile, speed skater Peter Groseclose and Dubberstein will serve as the flag bearers for the Philippines during the opening ceremony.
The Philippine mixed doubles curling team is on a dominant run at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China, securing their spot in the quarterfinal round. The Filipino-Swiss Marc Pfister and Filipino-American Kathleen Dubberstein , currently unranked, have maintained an unbeaten record with three consecutive victories in Group B. Their latest triumph came against Qatar's Mabarka Al-Abdulla and Nasser Abdulrah Alyafei, winning 11-3.
Dubberstein expressed confidence in their ability to continue their winning streak, aiming to sweep the round-robin stage. She praised the experience gained from facing another developing curling nation like Qatar. The Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino and Secretary-General Wharton Chan have voiced their confidence in the team's potential to secure a medal. Tolentino emphasized the importance of maintaining their current level of confidence and performance.In another development, speed skater Peter Groseclose and Dubberstein will serve as the flag bearers for the Philippines during the opening ceremony on Friday. Tolentino explained that Groseclose, who represented the country in several international competitions, including the last Winter Youth Olympic Games, and Dubberstein were chosen as the best available athletes for this honor. Groseclose will compete in the morning qualifying heats of the 1,500 meters, 100m, and 500m short track speed skating events before participating in the opening ceremony. Team Philippines, consisting of 20 athletes, is competing alongside 33 other Asian nations with a total of 1,275 athletes participating in 11 sports and 64 events.The Philippine team features a diverse range of athletes, including figure skaters Paolo Borromeo, Cathryn Limketkai, Sofia Frank, and the pair Isabella Gamez and Alexander Korovin. The men's curling squad comprises Benjo Delarmente, Alan Frei, Christian Haller, and Enrico Pfister, while the women's team consists of Anne Bonache, Leilani Dubberstein, Sheila Mariano, and Jessica Pfister
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