Canada’s Kadriana and Colton Lott clinched bronze at the 2026 World Mixed Doubles Championship in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant comeback after a semifinal loss. They defeated Italy’s Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner with a score of 11-3.
This victory marked Canada’s first medal at the world championship since 2019. The decisive moment came in the sixth end when Canada scored four points using a power play. Their shooting accuracy was impressive, hitting 89 percent compared to Italy’s 65 percent.
Kadriana Lott earned her first-ever world curling medal. Colton Lott also achieved his second international medal of the 2025-26 season. This win reflects their hard work and resilience throughout the tournament.
Key statistics:
- Canada scored 11 points while Italy scored 3.
- Canada’s shooting accuracy was 89% compared to Italy’s 65%.
- The last time Canada won a medal at this championship was in 2019.
- Canada scored four points in the decisive sixth end.
The win provides momentum for future competitions. Kadriana expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying, “To share this together… it’s something we want to continue.” Colton echoed her sentiments, stating, “There are no words that can describe this feeling right now.”
Czechia defeated Latvia 4-1 to secure bronze at the 2026 U-18 Men’s World Championship, showcasing their strength in international curling. Latvia’s fourth-place finish is their best achievement to date in this level of competition.