Long Shot - A Filipino Curling Tale

Incoming Editorial Team·Verified September 27, 2026

What began as a sporting experiment turned into a grand dream. Amorana founder Alan Frei and three top Swiss curlers of Filipino descent want to bring the Philippines to the Winter Olympics. In order to achieve this, they must not only compete against strong opponents, but also navigate the complexities of being caught between two countries and identities. In curling rinks far from major sporting stages, the team grows together and begins to believe in the seemingly impossible.