TEHRAN, April 17 (MNA) – The Iranian ice hockey team beats Bahrain 8-1 in the international ice hockey tournament underway in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.“Ice Box Iran Mall” represented Iran in the international ice hockey tournament in Turkmenistan.

Iranian team emerged victorious against "Bahrain Ice Hockey Club" from Bahrain in group A at the main arena of the Winter Sports Complex.

The first period was a tough battle and ended in a draw - 1:1.

However, the Iranian hockey players seized the initiative in the following two periods and achieved a significant victory - 8:1 (1:1, 4:0, and 3:0).

Club teams from Bahrain, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Russia, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan take part in the tournament.

The international hockey tournament is underway in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan from April 15–20, 2024.

AMK/IRIB4208119