Ice_hockey_in_China
Ice hockey in China
Overview of ice hockey in China
Ice hockey in the People's Republic of China is a minor sport that is gaining popularity quickly in the country.[1][2][3][4] The history of ice hockey in China dates back to the mid-20th century. The Chinese Ice Hockey Association acts as the governing body for the sport in the country. China has men's, women's, and junior national teams that compete against other national teams. The China national ice hockey teams made major preparations for improvements in order to be competitive for the 2022 Winter Olympics.[5][6][7][8][9]
The Chinese Ice Hockey Championship is an national ice hockey championship that is played annually by amateur teams throughout China. The Chinese Ice Hockey Championship was first held in 1953.