Ice Meets Nerve: Great Britain Clashes with Estonia in Curling
- therookiereporters
- Feb 6
- 2 min read
This Article is about the Mixed Doubles Curling match on the 5th Feb, Great Britain vs Estonia
Mixed Doubles Curling: Great Britain vs Estonia – 5 February Showdown
The mixed doubles curling match between Great Britain and Estonia promises to be 1 of the most intriguing matchups in the Winter Olympic curling calendar. Both countries have hopes of getting a medal in the Mixed Doubles Winter Olympic Curling.
Setting the Stage
Mixed Double Curling has grown over the years, and this matchup highlights exactly how fast-paced and unforgiving the sport can be. With both sides willing to show what they can do on ice.
Great britain enter this matchup with a reputation for both precision and consistency. Meanwhile, why does Estonia come into this, having become 1 of the sports' most emerging forces that are capable of unsettling even the most established of nations.
Great Britain: Experience and Tactical Discipline
Great Britain's Mixed Doubles Curling Program is said to be 1 of Europe's strongest. As a pair, they are known for remaining calm under pressure, and they are also recognised for their textbook shot selection. However, their key strengths include
Clinical draw weight, especially in those tight areas.
Strong Hammer efficiency when they are covering scoring opportunities from all angles.
Composure in power play situations where they have an advantage in the mixed doubles.
Estonia: Rising Stars with Fearless Shot‑Making
Estonia has become the team that no one else can overlook. As their Mixed Double duo brings unexpected unpredictability, often opting for bold, aggressive strategies that can turn an end on its head. But the team's biggest assets are :
High-risk and high-reward shot selections
Excellent sweeping stamana, which means that they salvage borderline stones.
Momentum-driven play means that they thrive when they score multiple points early on in the match.
A Tactical Battle to Watch
Power Play Execution - Both teams have used Power Play this season, as a well-timed 3 points could be decisive.
Reading the ice early on - with only 6 stones available for both teams their is no time to settle into the game for either side. Because whoever adapts to the game the fastest will have a greater opportunity of winning all 3 points.
Conclusion
For Great Britain, a win reinforces their status as one of Europe’s most reliable mixed doubles contenders. For Estonia, victory would be another statement in their rise toward the sport’s elite.
Article written by Elsie Nash © Elsie Nash 2026
