TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s ice hockey team fell short against Hong Kong at the 2023 IIHF World Championship Division III.

Iran’s ice hockey squad was defeated by Hong Kong 11-1.

In their opening Group B match, Iran thrashed Malaysia 14-4 at the event.

Iran is scheduled to meet the hosts Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore are also in group B.

Group A consists of Turkmenistan, Chinese Taipei, South Africa, Luxembourg, and Thailand.

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