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|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 | ||
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|Top league = None | |Top league = None | ||
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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. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 20 July 2023
| 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.
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.
