Tunisia | |
Continent | Africa |
Population | 10,732,900 |
Registered players | N/A |
Referees | N/A |
Rinks | N/A |
National teams | Men's |
National federation | Tunisian Ice Hockey Association |
IIHF since | Not a member |
Top league | None |
Tunisia is a country in Northern Africa. Tunis is the capital and largest city.
History of hockey in Tunisia[]
The country's first ice rink is located at the Blue Ice complex in the Yasmine Hammamet resort. It opened in 2008.[1] The Tunisian Ice Hockey Association was created in 2009. It is headed by Ihab Ayed, a French-Tunisian player who is among the driving forces of ice hockey in the country. Becoming IIHF associate members by 2017 is listed among the association's long-term goals.[2]
The Tunisian National Team made its debut on June 14, 2014, taking on a French club team, the Coqs de Courbevoie. They were defeated 6-5.[3] Recruitment for the national team began back in 2006.
The 2009 IIHF Semi-Annual Congress was held in Tunis.
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