Today, Uzbekistanʼs U-18 national ice hockey team will compete in the Ice Hockey World Championship for the first time in its history. The tournament is being held in Thailand, where the national team will compete in Division III, Group B. This tournament is of historic significance for Uzbekistanʼs young players, who will face South Africa in their opening match.

A successful performance in the championship is crucial for Uzbekistanʼs U-18 team. If the team secures first place, they will have the opportunity to compete in Division III, Group A next year. This could be a major step forward in the development of hockey in the country.

Tournament Schedule (Tashkent time):

February 28 – Uzbekistan vs. South Africa (14:30)

March 1 – Luxembourg vs. Uzbekistan (14:30)

March 3 – Turkmenistan vs. Uzbekistan (14:30)

March 4 – Uzbekistan vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (11:00)

March 6 – Thailand vs. Uzbekistan (18:00)

Uzbekistanʼs debut at the world championship has generated excitement among fans, who eagerly await the teamʼs performance in its first-ever Ice Hockey World Championship.