Spurred by Itsuki Ito, named as Best Forward, and Wataru Horie, the Best Goalkeeper, the Japanese side returns to the Paralympic stage after missing out on Beijing 2022; Slovakia, propelled by Most Valuable Player of the Tournament Martin Joppa, will play their second Paralympic tournament as the teams join USA, Canada, Czechia, China, Germany and Italy in Milano Cortina 2026. Korea misses out the Paralympics for the first time since 2006.

Norway tops standings mid-way through 2025 World Para Ice Hockey Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament with nine points while Slovakia, Japan and Korea are tied for second place on points apiece

Slovakia, Korea, Norway, Japan, Sweden, and Kazakhstan ready to battle for the two tickets to Milano Cortina 2026 available in Jessheim

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With momentum from recent international experience and a strong core of seasoned players, Slovakia arrive in Norway with one goal — to earn their nation’s second consecutive Paralympic Winter Games berth

A consistent performer in international Para ice hockey since making their Paralympic debut at Vancouver 2010, Korea’s defining moment came at PyeongChang 2018, when they captured a historic bronze medal on home ice

A founding force in sport, Norway has competed in almost every Paralympic Winter Games since its inclusion in 1994 claiming three medals, including gold at Lillehammer 1994

After missing out on Beijing 2022, the Japanese team - which have a historic silver medal at Vancouver 2010 - now look to solidify their place on the Paralympic stage in Milano Cortina 2026

Bronze medallist at 1998 Winter Games, Sweden aim to restore the nation’s proud tradition in the sport and secure a return to the Paralympic stage

Central Asian nation is one of the six teams competing for the final two slots available at the Paralympic Winter Games Qualification Tournament in Norway

Kazakhstan joins Japan, Korea, Norway, Slovakia and Sweden in the race for two Paralympic Winter Games spots at the 2025 Qualification Tournament from 5-10 November in Jessheim

The Azzurri completed an unbeaten run in Astana, sealing the title with a 4–2 win over Japan. Sweden earned the bronze and a spot in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games Qualification with a commanding 13-0 win over France.

Eleven editions have seen nine different champions coming from Asia and Europe since first World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool in 2008

The capital of Kazakhstan is hosting the World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool from 6 to 11 September

With Paralympic Winter Games qualification on the line, six nations clash in one of the most competitive B-Pool tournaments yet

Team Italy, the host nation of the forthcoming Paralympic Winter Games in 2026, enters the World Para Ice Hockey Championships B-Pool with a mix of experience and renewed determination, aiming to reclaim their spot in the A-Pool after recent setbacks. They play their opening game against Finland on 6 September.