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PH Banks on Unlikely Winter Olympics Berth Swiss-Filipino Curling Team Makes History

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Philippines' Unlikely Shot at Winter Olympics Glory

UPDATE HARBIN, China - The story of the Curling Pilipinas is a true underdog tale. A group of Swiss-Filipino men's curling team members, born in Switzerland to Filipino mothers, have secured a spot at the 2026 Olympic pre-qualifiers, making them a force to be reckoned with in the world of winter sports.

Just two years after the launch of the Philippines' curling federation, this unlikely quartet has already gained valuable experience at the Asian Winter Games in China. The team's journey is reminiscent of Jamaica's bobsleigh team, immortalized in the movie Cool Runnings after their participation in the 1988 Winter Olympics.

The Swiss-Filipino men's team members still work their day jobs, which adds an extra layer of determination to their pursuit of Olympic glory. As lead Alan Frei explained, We are fully committed, but the money is always tight. But it's for the plot, it's for the story, right?

Frei has invested around 30,000 euros ($31,000) in the team, who were largely self-funded before the Asian Winter Games. Despite being up against more seasoned teams from winter sports powerhouses like South Korea, Japan, and China, the Philippines team is not intimidated.

Their top-tier chemistry is indeed their biggest strength, setting them apart from other teams. We love hanging out with each other, Frei said during practice at the Harbin Pingfang District Curling Arena. It's always funny, we are cracking jokes. So that's our big advantage.

The team's focus on making history at the Winter Olympics in 2026 is evident. As Frei put it, We are not intimidated going up against the best because of our top-tier chemistry. Who knows? Maybe they'll be the ones making headlines at Milan-Cortina in 2026.

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Key Takeaways

The Swiss-Filipino men's curling team has secured a spot at the 2026 Olympic pre-qualifiers
Team members still work their day jobs and have been largely self-funded
Their top-tier chemistry is their biggest strength, setting them apart from other teams
They are focused on making history at the Winter Olympics in 2026

Keywords Curling Pilipinas, Swiss-Filipino, Winter Olympics, Asian Winter Games, Philippines, Milan-Cortina.

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