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Sweden wins Paralympic bronze in wheelchair curling

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  • Sweden defeated South Korea 7-4 to win bronze in wheelchair curling at the Paralympics.
  • Captain Viljo Petersson Dahl made key shots, including a steal of two points in the sixth end.
  • This is Sweden's seventh medal at the Paralympics, adding to a silver from four years ago.

Sweden won the bronze medal in wheelchair curling at the Paralympics in Italy on March 13, 2026, defeating South Korea 7-4. According to sources, the match was close initially, with both teams making mistakes. Sweden reportedly took control in the sixth end by stealing two points to lead 5-2.

South Korea responded with two points in the seventh end, but Sweden secured the win without needing to play its last stone in the eighth end. Captain Viljo Petersson Dahl was a key player, making several crucial shots under pressure. This bronze is Sweden's seventh medal at the Paralympics, following a silver medal in the same event four years ago in Beijing.

The Swedish team consisted of Viljo Petersson Dahl, Ronny Persson, Sabina Johansson, Kristina Ulander, and Marcus Holm.

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