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Chinese players celebrate their victory over the Netherlands during the 2023 IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Women’s World Championship in this file photo taken Aug. 26, 2023. The 2025 IIHF Women’s World Championship Division 1, Group A is set to take place from April 13 to 19 at the Shenzhen Universiade Center in Longgang District. Six teams — Denmark, France, Slovakia, Austria, the Netherlands, and China — are scheduled to compete. The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with the team amassing the most points emerging as the champion. The top two teams will secure their spots in the 2026 event.  Xinhua