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Mongolia Rounds off IIHF Divisional Championship with Silver Trophy www.montsame.mn
The IIHF World Championship Division IV was solemnly organized in Steppe Arena of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on March 23-26, 2023. Mongolia hosted IIHF Championships for the first time in its history. This Tournament was held under the auspice of President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh. The IIHF and Mongolia warmly welcomed the players, officials, fans, and everyone who attended the Championships.
Championship Results
The Philippines is Winner
The Philippine team became the winner in the Tournament by winning three matches. All other teams in the division resulted in at least one loss. They scored a total of 35 goals in three competitions and allowed only six with a goal difference of +29.
Mongolia ranked second place with eight points, while Kuwait took third place in the Tournament with three points.
President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh
Dear athletes and coaches, who are visiting our country to compete with your courage and energy!
Dear guests, fans, and spectators!
Today, a grand event is taking place that will be written in Mongolia’s sports history. Mongolians have been excitedly watching the World Hockey Championship on television for many years - admiring the skills and performances of world-famous athletes Wayne Gretzky, Vladislav Tretiak, Mario Lemieux, and Vyacheslav Fetisov. And I have fond memories of playing hockey on an open field with my friends. I am very happy that we are hosting the World Championship Division IV tournament in our country at Mongolia’s first Olympic standard venue, Steppe Arena.
Mongolia has many young people interested in hockey, who I believe will bring our country to the world stage in winter sports.
On behalf of the Mongolian government and people, I would like to thank the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Mongolian Ice Hockey Federation for their cooperation.
Mongolia has been actively supporting all kinds of sports events, competitions, and festivals in expanding and developing friendly relations with many countries. One of the clearest manifestations is this competition, which is being opened under the auspices of the President of Mongolia. Inter-ethnic friendships and mutual understanding are created and maintained through sports. It is the wish of all of us to be free of war and hardship, visit each other and develop together.
Mongolians are people who strive forward to overcome new challenges and test our strengths. When we aspire for a common goal, we unite our voices and cheer “uukhai.”
I would like to announce the opening of the World Championship Division IV tournament. Good luck to you all. Uukhai, Uukhai, Uukhai.
A. Mergen, Vice President of the Mongolian Ice Hockey Federation, and Head Coach of Mongolia Men's National Ice Hockey Team
It has been almost 60 years since Mongolians started training in Ice hockey. Mongolia is hosting IIHF World Championships for the first time. Today, Mongolia Men's National Ice Hockey Team captured its first win against Kuwait with a stunning score of 8-0. I would like to thank all the Mongolians and the hockey enthusiasts who cheered on team Mongolia. I am very happy now. Our strongest rival was the Philippines since the team includes five American players and two professional players from Switzerland. As of previous games, our team frequently matched the Philippines. We beat team Philippine twice and became the champion.
Ice hockey in Mongolia has been developing for 60 years. Successfully organizing the world championships in Mongolia is our accountability, and it is an opportunity to show the world that Mongolia can host the world's high-level ice hockey championships. Moreover, it was a splendid moment that the IIHF valued the abilities and skills of Mongolian players and the activities of the Mongolian Ice Hockey Federation.
Anders Larsson, Council Member of IIHF
It feels very good to be here in Mongolia. Seeing the Steppe Arena is fantastic. My first impression of getting to know the people working for the development of Mongolian ice hockey and the fans and supporters of the team Mongolia here is spectacular. Every tournament is special in its own way. But this one is really special. For the first time in its history, Mongolia is hosting IIHF Men’s World Championship division IV. As for IIHF, it is a valuable opportunity to promote ice hockey through the IIHF World Championships.
On the first day, the Steppe Arena, with a seating capacity of 2600 to 3600, had a full audience. An hour before the start of the Game, many Mongolian hockey enthusiasts gathered at once in the Steppe Arena to cheer on team Mongolia. Specifically, fans from rural areas of Mongolia as well as the junior ice hockey team from Darkhan city, Mongolia, observed the Championships. Also, hockey enthusiasts from the Philippines, Canada, Indonesia, Kuwait, and the United States, living in Mongolia, visited the Steppe Arena.
Hockey Fans
-The speed, the striking, and the pass, just everything of the Mongolian team is good.
-Today is a very remarkable moment in Mongolian Ice Hockey history. I would like to thank everyone who constructed this Ice Arena, and the organizers of this Tournament. This is my second time observing the world ice hockey championships in the world high-class arena. One of them was the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 Asia and Oceania Championship. The atmosphere in Steppe Arena right now is beyond my expectation.
B. Dorjpalam, The First State Honored Coach of Mongolian Ice Hockey
The IIHF World Championship Division IV is considered a very high-level championship. We are hosting this Tournament for the first time. The organization of this event by the Mongolian Ice Hockey Federation and the training of Mongolia national men’s ice hockey team are fantastic.
More than 120 people, including players, coaches, and officials from Kuwait, Indonesia, and the Philippines came to Mongolia for the IIHF World Championship Division IV. After successful runs and fierce battles, the Philippines lifted the Grand Trophy of Division IV.
Published Date:2023-03-27
