The 2025 China–Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) International Curling Invitational kicked off on Saturday in Yichun City in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. As part of the effort to establish the China-SCO Ice and Snow Sports Demonstration Zone in Heilongjiang, the six-day competition invites 16 teams from China, Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, totaling over 100 athletes. "We really like it here, and we hope to spend a few enjoyable days here. The competition is very well organized, demonstrating its high standard. From the curling rink to the teams, as well as the referees and volunteers, everything is in perfect order. I believe it will be a successful event," said Arlov, the chief referee. On the first day of the competition, the Qinghai Curling Club women's team defeated Russia Curling Club women's Team II with a score of 7:2. Following that, in the men's competition, China’s Chongqing Youth Curling Club was defeated by the Kazakhstan Curling Club.
China holds curling invitational among SCO member states
