Canada wins bronze at world wheelchair curling championships – Nationwide

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Canada defeated Slovakia 4-2 to earn bronze on the world wheelchair curling championships on Saturday.

The Canadians took a 1-0 edge within the second finish earlier than Slovakia tied it within the fourth.

Canada, skipped by Gil Sprint of Wolseley, Sask., restored its lead with one level within the sixth, however Slovakia knotted the rating as soon as once more within the seventh finish.

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The athletes representing Canada on the 2025 World Wheelchair Curling Championship have been:

Jon Thurston (Dunsford, Ont.) – Fourth
Gil Sprint (Wolseley, Sask.) – Third and Skip
Doug Dean (Thunder Bay, Ont.) – Second
Collinda Joseph (Stittsville, Ont.) – Lead
Chrissy Molnar (Trent Lakes, Ont.) – Fifth

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Within the eighth and ultimate finish, Canada scored two to interrupt the tie and emerge victorious.

The Canadians entered the matchup having misplaced 5-4 to China in Friday’s semifinals.

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China cruised previous South Korea 14-3 to win gold in Saturday’s ultimate.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed March 8, 2025.

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