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2026 Paralympics: Wheelchair Curling Duo Baek Hye-jin and Lee Yong-seok Advance to Final
2026 Paralympics Wheelchair Curling: Korea Reaches Final
In the mixed doubles wheelchair curling event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Paralympics, the South Korean duo of Baek Hye-jin and Lee Yong-seok achieved a remarkable feat by advancing to the final. This guarantees Korea at least a silver medal in this competition, giving them an opportunity to challenge for their best-ever performance.
Semi-final Victory Against USA with a Score of 6-3
On March 10 (local time), the Baek Hye-jin-Lee Yong-seok duo secured their spot in the final with a 6-3 victory over strong contenders USA in the semi-final held at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy. This final appearance marks a significant achievement, bringing Korea back to the podium 16 years after winning a silver medal in wheelchair curling at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
*Source: YouTube: KBS News (2026-03-11)*
