The Philippines secured a historic gold medal in men's curling at the Asian Winter Games, defeating South Korea 5-3. This marks the country's first-ever medal in the 39-year history of the Games. The victory came as a surprise, with the Philippine team, made up of players born in Switzerland to Filipino mothers, only launching their curling federation two years ago. They upset China in the semi-finals to secure their place on the podium.
HARBIN, China — Philippines on Friday bagged a historic and unlikely gold medal by stunning South Korea 5-3 in men's curling at the Asian Winter Games in China's Harbin.The team and about two dozen supporters erupted in cheers after winning the tropical country's first medal in the 39-year history of the Games.'We wanted to go for a medal, but the gold medal, this is overwhelming,' said Alan Frei, one of the quartet.
The South Koreans were after their third Winter Asiad gold in men's curling -- winning previous editions in 2003 and 2007 -- along with exemption from mandatory military service awarded to Asian Games champions from their country.But just two years after the launch of the Philippines' curling federation, the men's team -- who were all born in Switzerland to Filipino mothers -- won a place in the folklore of the archipelago.
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