Canada's Jennifer Jones team had a great game today and beat China's Bingyu Wang team 7-4 to win the world curling championship. And I agree with Kent Gilchrist that we should "welcome global growth of curling, not fear it". I think it is too narrow-minded to stop teaching other countries and helping them to be better players. Reminded me of the Bruce Lee character in the movie Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story being scolded and disowned by other Chinese Kung Fu masters for teaching Chinese martial arts and giving away the "secrets" to foreigners. I think Canadians are more generous in our hearts and are willing to risk losing in order to see the general level of game improved.
Congratulations to team Canada skip Jennifer Jones, lead Dawn Askin, second Jill Officer, and third Cathy Overton-Clapham. I am so proud of you ladies.
For more info, see Team Jennifer Jones website.
P.S. It should be noted that the Chinese team was really good but the Canadian team was simply better on Sunday.
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March 31 update: CBC attracts record audience for curling final.
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