Sweden Triumphs with Double Gold at 2025 European Curling Championships

Sweden celebrated an extraordinary achievement by clinching gold medals in both men's and women's curling at the 2025 European Curling Championships held in Lojo. The women's team, led by Anna Hasselborg, captured their first major title since 2019 with a 7-5 victory over Scotland, a match marked by a critical moment when Scotland needed three points in the final round but fell short. Hasselborg's team showed resilience, overcoming an early setback to win eight consecutive matches heading into the final. This victory adds to the squad's impressive tally, marking their 11th major championship medal. Meanwhile, the men's team under skip Niklas Edin engaged in a thrilling final against Switzerland that culminated in an extra end after a 4-4 tie. Edin secured the win with a decisive shot, leading Sweden to a 5-4 victory and earning his eighth European Championship gold medal. Commentators praised both teams, although a moment of confusion arose during the women's medal ceremony broadcast when gold medals were mistakenly identified as World Curling Championship medals. Both Hasselborg and Edin now set their sights on the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina, carrying the momentum from their stellar European performances.