Ice hockey in China

Ice hockey in China
The Chinese women's ice hockey team huddles before their game against Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics.
CountryChina
Governing bodyChinese Ice Hockey Association
National teamsMen's national team;
Women's national team
National competitions
International competitions

Ice hockey in the People's Republic of China is a minor sport that is gaining popularity quickly in the country. The history of ice hockey in China dates back to the mid-20th century. The Chinese Ice Hockey Association acts as the governing body for the sport in the country. China has men's, women's, and junior national teams that compete against other national teams. The China national ice hockey teams made major preparations for improvements to be competitive for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

The Chinese Ice Hockey Championship is a national ice hockey championship that is played annually by amateur teams throughout China. The Chinese Ice Hockey Championship was first held in 1953.

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