Recently, Luc Tardif, the President of the International Ice Hockey Federation visited Kuwait. The main purpose of the visit was to discuss the country’s readiness to host the spring stage of the fourth division of the Ice Hockey World Championship in 2024.

Tardif has expressed confidence in the Winter Games Club, led by president Fuhaid Alajmi, to successfully organize the upcoming World Championship tournament in Kuwait next April. He commended the club’s excellent facilities and its professional technical and organizational staff.

During his three-day visit to Kuwait, Tardif highlighted the country’s strong commitment to developing the Olympic Winter Games, particularly in ice hockey. He noted the enthusiasm among Kuwaiti players, both male and female, at various age levels and expressed anticipation for significant international and continental championships to be hosted in Kuwait.

Tardif emphasized his dedication to supporting national federations, providing technical and administrative assistance for the game’s development globally. He applauded the Winter Games Club’s efforts and discussed strategies with club president Fuhaid Alajmi to encourage Gulf and Arab federations to participate in regional, continental, and international tournaments.

President Alajmi underscored the visit’s importance as the club prepares to host the world championship under the supervision of the International Federation of Sports. The club aims to elevate the technical skills of Kuwaiti players and promote ice hockey’s growth in Kuwait and the Arab region.

As we wrote earlier, Kuwait will host the Fourth Division tournament. The competition will be held from April 16 to 19, 2024. It will be attended by the national teams of Mongolia, Malaysia, Indonesia, as well as the hosts of the tournament. The winner of the group stage will advance to Group B of the third division in 2025.