April 11, 2023
HONG KONG – The Hong Kong women’s ice hockey team bagged the gold medal at the Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship Division III – Group A competition in Romania on Sunday.
The team came out on top after defeating Estonia, winning four out of five games in Group A, which had six competing teams.
Kevin Yeung Yun-hung said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has been supporting Hong Kong sports development with different measures over the years, with an aim to boost elite sports, promote sports in the community and maintain Hong Kong as a hub for major international sports events
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung Yun-hung congratulated the team for their victory, which is a first in the city’s history.
“With its excellent performance, the Hong Kong women’s ice hockey team outperformed its best results in the past and reached new heights. We would like to send the team our congratulations,” Yeung said in a statement.
He said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government has been supporting Hong Kong sports development with different measures over the years, with an aim to boost elite sports, promote sports in the community and maintain Hong Kong as a hub for major international sports events.
It is encouraging to see Hong Kong athletes achieving outstanding results in various international competitions in recent years, he added.