Kuwait National Ice Hockey team

KUWAIT: Kuwait National Ice Hockey team won the 2017 Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia after beating Oman 13-0 during the final match which was held Tuesday night. Kuwait players displayed very strong performance during the first and second performance as they scored 5 goals in each period of the game. Three goals were then scored in the final period. India was second after beating Macao 7-3. Deputy Director General of Public Authority for Sports (PAS) Dr Humoud Fulaiteh who represented Commerce and Industry Minister and Acting State Minister for Youth Affairs Khalid Al-Roudhan distributed medals and prizes to the winning teams. Kuwait Winter Sports Club President Fuhaid Al-Ajmi lauded the players performance. Al-Ajmi appreciated the support of Minister Al-Roudhan and PAS who had a good contribution in making the event a success. He also thanked the international Ice Hockey Federation for its support.

By Abdellatif Sharaa