The last day of the preliminary round was crucial for both Canadian teams as they were looking to secure the second place in their respective group. The Canadian women’s team started the day well with a convincing 16-4 win against South Africa. On the men’s side, the second-place position in Group A was on the line in the game between Canada and Japan. In another tight contest, the Japanese took advantage of their counter-attack opportunities and earned the 13-10 win over the Canadians.
