Defending champions Scotland got off to a good start at the World Wheelchair Curling Championships at Braehead with a 10-2 win over newcomers Japan. Denmark survived a late fightback by Russia to claim an 8-4 win.
England made a strong start against Wales before being pegged back, but went on to win 5-3.
The other game was won on an extra end, with Norway beating the USA 6-5, while Korea, Switzerland, Canada and Sweden also took victories.
The Swiss, last year's runners-up, beat newcomers Poland 14-1, while Korea crushed Italy 10-0.
Canada beat rookies Germany 5-2 and the Swedes downed Bulgaria 6-3.
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