The joint South Korea-North Korea women's hockey team suffered an 8-0 loss to Switzerland in its first game of group play Saturday at the Kwandong Hockey Centre in Gangneung, South Korea.
Although NPR's Bill Chappell dubbed the Korean squad the "most interesting team in the world" given potential thaw in tensions it can help provide to the oft-feuding neighbors, the result showcased the uphill battle the team faces to reach the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Sweden edged Japan 2-1 in the day's other Group B contest courtesy of a Sara Hjalmarsson third-period goal.
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