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A blend of Cool Runnings, Eddie the Eagle: The Filipino curling team on the cusp of an Olympic spot

5 December 2025

The idea of the Philippines curling team reaching the Winter Olympics has a hint of Cool Runnings about it, while one team member, Alan Frei, has more than a suggestion of Eddie the Eagle. But at the heart of this story is a genuine sporting fairytale that is one step away from becoming an Olympic legend.

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