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|Flag = | |Flag = | ||
|Continent = Africa | |Continent = Africa | ||
|Population = | |Population = 11,896,972 | ||
|Registered players = | |Registered players = 78 | ||
|Referees = | |Referees = 2 | ||
|Rinks = | |Rinks = 1 indoor, 1 outdoor | ||
|National teams = Men's | |National teams = Men's | ||
|National federation = [[Tunisian Ice Hockey Association]] | |National federation = [[Tunisian Ice Hockey Association]] | ||
|IIHF since = | |IIHF since = September 22, 2021 | ||
|IIHF ranking = | |IIHF ranking = | ||
|Top league = None | |Top league = None | ||
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'''Tunisia''' is a country in Northern Africa. Tunis is the capital and largest city. | '''Tunisia''' is a country in Northern Africa. Tunis is the capital and largest city. | ||
==Overview== | |||
===National teams=== | |||
{{IIHFteams2|Tunisia}} | |||
==History of hockey in Tunisia== | ==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.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.211121328907886.53476.210333245653361&type=3 Yasmine Hammamet]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.tunisie-hockey.com/#!athg/c1awm Tunisian Federation official website]</ref> | The country's first ice rink is located at the Blue Ice complex in the Yasmine Hammamet resort. It opened in 2008.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.211121328907886.53476.210333245653361&type=3 Yasmine Hammamet]</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.tunisie-hockey.com/#!athg/c1awm Tunisian Federation official website]</ref> | ||
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.<ref>[http://thehockeyhouse.net/international-hockey/tunisia-shows-great-strides-in-first-international-hockey-game/ Tunisia Shows great Strides In First International Hockey Game]</ref> Recruitment for the national team began back in 2006. | 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.<ref>[http://thehockeyhouse.net/international-hockey/tunisia-shows-great-strides-in-first-international-hockey-game/ Tunisia Shows great Strides In First International Hockey Game]</ref> Recruitment for the national team began back in 2006. They competed in the [[2023 Arab Cup of Ice Hockey]], finishing in sixth place. | ||
The 2009 IIHF Semi-Annual Congress was held in Tunis. | The 2009 IIHF Semi-Annual Congress was held in Tunis, and the country would later join the [[International Ice Hockey Federation]] on September 22, 2021. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:21, 7 August 2024
| Tunisia | |
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| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 11,896,972 |
| Registered players | 78 |
| Referees | 2 |
| Rinks | 1 indoor, 1 outdoor |
| National teams | Men's |
| National federation | Tunisian Ice Hockey Association |
| IIHF since | September 22, 2021 |
| Top league | None |
Tunisia is a country in Northern Africa. Tunis is the capital and largest city.
Overview
National teams
Men's · Men's-U20 · Men's-U18 · Women's · Women's-U18
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. They competed in the 2023 Arab Cup of Ice Hockey, finishing in sixth place.
The 2009 IIHF Semi-Annual Congress was held in Tunis, and the country would later join the International Ice Hockey Federation on September 22, 2021.
