MINSK, 2 February (BelTA) - The action at the Beijing Winter Olympics got underway with mixed-doubles curling, BelTA has learned.
On the first matchday the UK beat Sweden 9:5, the United States prevailed over 6:5, Czechia defeated Norway 7:6 and China - Switzerland 7:6.
Doubles teams from 10 countries have entered the doubles curling competition. After the round-robin tournament the four best-placed teams will advance to medals matches.
The opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in Beijing on 4 February.