Tough News for North Korea's Hockey Team

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S. Harper
May 27, 2023 (10:04 PM)

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The beloved sport of hockey continues to expand globally, with international matches being held worldwide.

Hockey Continues To Grow Globally

While countries such as Canada, the United States, and Russia are traditionally recognized as powerhouses in the world of hockey, the sport's growth has enabled other nations to continuously improve their skills, North Korea included.

Despite its reputation as an isolated, strict nation, North Korea has experienced a gradual increase in popularity regarding its men's and women's hockey programs.

North Korea Men's Hockey Team Relegated

However, the North Korean men's hockey team recently faced disappointing news: they have been relegated to the fourth division, known as the D Division.

Moreover, North Korea, having not participated in ice hockey competitions since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been demoted to this fourth division.

Here's the report by Puck Empire:

"North Korea's 🇰🇵 men's national team has been relegated to D3B of the World Championship after withdrawing from last year's tournament.

North Korea has not played since 2019 due to COVID-19.

They'll be in D3B, playing against Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, Singapore 🇸🇬, Iran 🇮🇷, and the Philippines 🇵🇭, assuming they participate in 2024."

The good news is many counties get regulated but can move up with good play and racking up some wins as well as keeping goals for over goals against down.

Credit"Markerzone