Team Kerri Einarson from Gimli, Manitoba, won the silver medal at the 2026 BKT World Women’s Curling Championship on March 22, 2026. The local team finished as runners-up after a hard-fought 7-5 loss to Switzerland in the final game, which was held at the WinSport Event Centre in Calgary. This silver medal is the best-ever world championship result for the foursome, who previously earned bronze medals in 2022 and 2023.
The Gimli Curling Club representatives reached the gold-medal match after a dominant 11-3 win over Japan in the semifinals. The team consists of skip Kerri Einarson, Val Sweeting, Shannon Birchard, Karlee Burgess, and alternate Krysten Karwacki. Einarson, who is a 38-year-old Métis athlete and five-time national champion, led the group through the nine-day international competition featuring 13 teams from around the globe.
Following the silver-medal win, Progressive Conservative Leader Obby Khan recognized the team for their achievement and the pride they brought to the local community. The result highlights the continued success of curlers from the Interlake region on the world stage. The team is also supported by the Manitoba Métis Federation, which has served as a sponsor during their recent season.
Following the final game, Einarson celebrated the accomplishment with her twin daughters who were watching from the stands. She noted that while the team was aiming for gold, the silver medal is a special upgrade from previous years and serves as a lesson in perseverance for her children. Other top finishers in the tournament included Sweden, who took home the bronze medal after defeating Japan.
