GB's Mouat and Dodds spark a winning start in Olympic curling
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds weather a power cut to beat Norway 8-6 in their mixed doubles opener, kicking off Team GB's Olympic curling bid.
Bruce Mouat and Jen Dodds sparked Team GB’s Winter Olympics start with an 8-6 victory over Norway in the mixed doubles curling. They weathered a power cut and even the loss of the first end, showing the composure that has made them serious medal contenders.
Inside the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy—the quirky, partially wooden arena built for the 1956 Games—the Scottish duo kept their cool as lights flickered and the crowd enjoyed a high-energy start highlighted by disco lights and pounding music that added to the ceremony of the Games. Mouat and Dodds rolled back any nerves, delivering a three-point swing in the second end and never trailed again in their nine-round-robin opener.
The 8-6 victory sets Team GB up nicely for Thursday’s ties against Estonia (09:05 GMT) and the Czechs (18:05), with live coverage across the BBC. The duo, last year’s world silver medallists, are aiming to translate that momentum into a strong Olympic campaign after their 2022 semi-final loss to Norway spurred them on.
Cortina d’Ampezzo has provided a dramatic backdrop, where the crowd, the lights, and the evolving rhythm of the game told a story of a fresh start for Britain’s curling hopes. The win heralds a positive tone for the rest of the Games as Mouat and Dodds seek to build on this opening performance and push towards a podium finish.
