Monday Morning Curling News Roundup: What Happened in the World of Curling This Week
Welcome to the Monday Morning News Roundup. Grab your coffee, your broom of choice, and maybe one of your funny curling shirts from CurlingIsFun.com to set the tone for the week. Here is everything worth knowing from the last seven days in curling.
Colleen Jones, a Giant of Curling, Passes Away at 65
The curling world is mourning the loss of Colleen Jones, one of the sport’s most decorated icons. She won six national titles and two world championships, and she covered curling as a broadcaster for decades. Her voice and presence shaped the sport for generations. Curlers everywhere are remembering her humor, her grit, and the way she elevated curling culture across the globe.
Read more: https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2025/11/25/colleen-jones-obit-curling/
Canada Names Its Olympians at the 2025 Trials in Calgary
It was a massive week at the Canadian Curling Trials, where two powerhouse teams officially punched their tickets to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Team Brad Jacobs captured the men’s spot after a clean sweep of Team Matt Dunstone. The precision from third Marc Kennedy was a key part of their run and they closed the series with confidence.
On the women’s side, Team Rachel Homan dominated Team Christina Black in a 12 to 3 win. Homan now heads to her third Olympics and looks more dialed in than ever.
More on Jacobs: https://www.thegrandslamofcurling.com/news/we-built-this-team-for-this-moment-team-jacobs-emerges-victorious-at-olympic-trials
More on Homan: https://thecurlingnews.com/news/news/homan-crushes-black-to-become-team-canada-in-winter-olympic-curling
Sweden Sweeps Gold at the European Curling Championships
Both Swedish teams delivered a masterclass in consistent, composed curling at the European Championships.
Team Niklas Edin edged out Switzerland in a tight 5 to 4 win. The final went to an extra end and Edin handled the pressure with the calm confidence he is known for.
On the women’s side, Team Anna Hasselborg secured gold with a 7 to 4 victory. With the Olympics around the corner, Sweden looks poised to make another run at the podium.
Full recap here: https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/a/M7wGo5/lag-niklas-edin-vinner-em-guld-i-curling
Team Spain Climbs Into Europe’s Top Tier
One of the most uplifting stories this week comes from Spain, where their national team earned promotion to the top division at the European Curling Championships. After a strong silver medal finish in the B Division, Spain secured a spot in Division A. It is a big moment for an emerging curling nation that continues to grow its programs and fan base.
Story link: https://as.com/masdeporte/polideportivo/espana-se-cuela-en-la-elite-del-curling-europeo-f202511-n/
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