Women's World Challenge
Current season, competition or edition:![]() | |
Sport | Para Ice Hockey |
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Founded | 2022 |
No. of teams | 4 |
Continent | Para Ice Hockey |
Most recent champion(s) | ![]() |
Most titles | ![]() |
TheWomen's World Challengeis aPara Ice Hockeytournament for women teams. The competition was made with the ultimate goal of expanding female participation in Para ice hockey worldwide. This tournament also acts as a precursor to an eventualWomen's World Para Ice Hockey World Championships.[1]
History[edit]
Prior to the event, only three women had been to the Para ice hockey event at theParalympics,so to increase opportunities for women in the sport, a women's-only tournament was created. The first Women's World Challenge was held in2022,in the American city,Green Bay.The USA would win the first event, beating Canada 5–1 in the Gold Medal match.[2]In2023,also held inGreen Bay,[3][4]United States successfully defended their title, beating the Canadians 2–0 in the Final.[5]
Summary[edit]
Year | Winners | Runners-up | Third | Fourth |
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2022 | ![]() United States |
![]() Canada |
Team World |
![]() Great Britain |
2023 | ![]() United States |
![]() Canada |
Team World |
![]() Great Britain |
References[edit]
- ^"Four teams set to compete at first Women's World Challenge presented by Citi".International Paralympic Committee.
- ^"Convincing USA takes gold in Green Bay against arch-rival Canada".International Paralympic Committee.
- ^Kennedy, Ian (May 4, 2023)."Women's World Para Ice Hockey Challenge Returning to Green Bay".The Hockey News Womens News, Analysis and More.
- ^"Women's World Challenge Presented by Citi returns to Green Bay".International Paralympic Committee.
- ^"Unstoppable Team USA retain title beating Canada 2-0".International Paralympic Committee.