China’s Yu Jilong (third from right) attacks during a game against Romania at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Men’s Division I, Group B, in Shenzhen on April 30. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) recently recognized Shenzhen as China’s Ice Hockey Town for 2023-26, citing the city’s commitment to developing the sport. Home to China’s women’s national team and host of three IIHF world championships, Shenzhen has provided a professional setting where international competitions and development programs have advanced together. The city’s support has helped lay a strong foundation for ice hockey’s future in China, the IIHF said.

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