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The 2022 Winter Olympic Games kicked off with mixed doubles curling competitions on Wednesday, two days prior to the opening ceremony.
The Czech Republic claimed a 7-6 win over Norway in the opening draw of mixed doubles curling at the Beijing National Aquatics Center.
Host nation China defeated Switzerland 7-6, while Great Britain beat Sweden with a 9-5 score.
Also, team USA clinched a 6-5 victory against Australia.
The Winter Olympic Games will continue until Feb. 20, when the medal games and closing ceremony will take place.
Alpine skiing, curling, figure skating, ice hockey, ski jumping, snowboarding, and speed skating will be among the 15 disciplines featured in Beijing.
Nearly 3,000 athletes from 91 countries will compete in this year's Winter Olympics./agencies