Ice hockey aims to recapture the top spot, and the Asian Championship...Kazakhstan → Japan → China's clash
Nov 18, 2025
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The competition will be held from the 20th to the 23rd at the Beijing Ice Sports Training Center in China. South Korea will compete with China, Japan, and Kazakhstan for the Asian summit.
The men's national team, which ranked third last year, is determined to regain the championship this year. South Korea reorganized its squad this year to replace generations and strengthen its power in preparation for the 2026 World Championship next year. In particular, a large number of young players, including Song Hyung-chul, who returned from military service, will join the team to revitalize the team. In addition, Nam Hee-doo has been appointed as captain, and it is expected to strengthen organizational power centered on young leadership.
There is also a change in strengthening professionalism in the staff. Coach Cho Soo-ji, the first female trainer coach on the men's national team and former female ice hockey team, will join the team to strengthen individual player's skill analysis and game video analysis, and play an important role in enhancing tactical understanding and improving performance.
Kim Woo-jae, the head coach of the men's national team, said, "(LG's continued support is a great help to enhance the stability and professionalism of the team's management."I will do my best to overcome the disappointment of last year and regain my position as Asia's top leader this year." he said.
Lee Ho-jin, president of the Korea Ice Hockey Association, is scheduled to depart Korea on Wednesday to encourage the national team and support its game management. The association plans to continue its full support so that the team can maintain its best condition and play stably.
The national team, which will play its first match against Kazakhstan on Tuesday, will clash with Japan on Tuesday and China on Sunday.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
