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The Philippines just made history on ice. The Philippine Men’s Curling Team has clinched the gold medal at the 9th Asian Winter Games, marking a milestone for the country in winter sports. And fresh from their victory, they faced the media alongside Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino, Curling Pilipinas Secretary General Jarryd Bello VIII, and their coaches, Miguel Guttierez and Jessica Pfister.

A Team of Trailblazers

This powerhouse team is made up of Marc Pfister, Enrico Pfister, Alan Frei, Christian Haller, and Benjo Delarmente—a mix of experience, precision, and sheer determination. Notably, Delarmente also serves as the President of the Curling Winter Sports Association of the Philippines, making this victory even more meaningful.

Why This Win Matters

Curling isn’t exactly the first sport that comes to mind when you think of the Philippines, but this squad is proving that Filipinos can excel even in ice sports. Their journey to gold is a testament to hard work, resilience, and the growing presence of winter sports in the country.

As the team celebrates this groundbreaking achievement, the spotlight is now on the future of Philippine curling. Could this be the start of a stronger push for winter sports? One thing’s for sure—this team just put Philippine curling on the map.

What’s Next?

With this gold medal win, all eyes will be on what’s next for the Philippine Men’s Curling Team. Could the Winter Olympics be on the horizon? We’ll have to wait and see. But for now, let’s give it up for these history-makers on ice.