The U.S. women’s curling team had five stolen points in an 8-4 victory over South Korea on Thursday, day 1 of the women’s curling competition at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.

South Korea has been projected to grab three gold medals and finish 14th in the medal table at the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

No, North Korea is not at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It's not actually because of a ban, though. The North Koreans simply didn't have anyone qualify for these Games. North Korea last competed in the Winter Olympics in 2018.

The main contingent of South Korea’s delegation for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics departed for Italy via Incheon International Airport on the 30th. The Games will run from the 6th of next month for 17 days,

"Amid pressing international conflicts, the Olympics is one of the most significant geopolitical events of the year."

Here is an updated look at the standings, results and schedule for women's curling at the 2026 Winter Games.

The South Korean national team is projected to win three gold medals and finish 14th in the overall medal standings at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which opens on the 6th, according to a forecast by an overseas analysis firm.

The U.S. women’s curling team had five stolen points in an 8-4 victory over South Korea on Thursday, Day 1 of the women’s curling competition at the Milan Cortina Games.