Philippines on Friday bagged a historic and unlikely gold medal by stunning South Korea 5-3 in men's curling at the Asian Winter Games in China's Harbin. The South Koreans were after their third Winter Asiad gold in men's curling -- winning previous editions in 2003 and 2007 -- along with exemption from mandatory military service awarded to Asian Games champions from their country.

This is the first-ever medal for the Philippines at the Asian Winter Games, and the highest achievement for a Southeast Asian athlete in the Games’ history! What an incredibl