Tunisia

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Tunisia
Flag of Tunisia.svg.png
Continent Africa
Population 10,732,900
Registered players N/A
Referees N/A
Rinks N/A
National teams Men's
National federation Tunisian Ice Hockey Association
IIHF since Not a member
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.

The 2009 IIHF Semi-Annual Congress was held in Tunis.

References

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