The Women's World Challenge is a Para Ice Hockey tournament for women teams. The competition was made with the ultimate goal of expanding female participation in Para ice hockey worldwide. This tournament also acts as a precursor to an eventual Women's World Para Ice Hockey World Championships.[1]
Current season, competition or edition: 2024 Women's World Challenge | |
| Sport | Para Ice Hockey |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| No. of teams | 5 |
| Continent | Para Ice Hockey |
| Most recent champion(s) |  United States (3rd title) |
| Most titles | United States (3 titles) |
History
editPrior to the event, only three women had been to the Para ice hockey event at the Paralympics, so to increase opportunities for women in the sport, a women's-only tournament was created. The first Women's World Challenge was held in 2022, in the American city, Green Bay. The USA would win the first event, beating Canada 5–1 in the Gold Medal match.[2] In 2023, also held in Green Bay,[3][4] United States successfully defended their title, beating the Canadians 2–0 in the Final.[5] In 2024, United States won a third title after topping the group in Skien, Norway.[6]
Summary
edit| Year | Host | Winners | Runners-up | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Green Bay |
United States |
 Canada |
Team World |
 Great Britain |
| 2023 | Green Bay |
United States |
Canada |
Team World |
Great Britain |
| 2024 |  Skien |
United States |
Canada |
Team Europe |
Great Britain |
References
edit- ^ "Four teams set to compete at first Women's World Challenge presented by Citi". International Paralympic Committee.
- ^ "Convincing USA takes gold in Green Bay against arch-rival Canada". International Paralympic Committee.
- ^ Kennedy, Ian (May 4, 2023). "Women's World Para Ice Hockey Challenge Returning to Green Bay". The Hockey News Womens News, Analysis and More.
- ^ "Women's World Challenge Presented by Citi returns to Green Bay". International Paralympic Committee.
- ^ "Unstoppable Team USA retain title beating Canada 2-0". International Paralympic Committee.
- ^ "Women's World Challenge: Team USA complete golden hat-trick". International Paralympic Committee.