Ukraine's Women's Hockey Team Defeated by Hong Kong at World Championship: Final Score 3-1

At the Women's World Hockey Championship Division IIB taking place in Hong Kong, the Ukrainian national team suffered a defeat at the hands of the tournament hosts. The match concluded with a score of 3-1 in favor of the Hong Kong team, marking an unexpected blow for the Ukrainian hockey players.

The standout performer of the match was Jasmine Rin, who made a significant impact by scoring all three goals for her team, achieving a remarkable hat-trick. Rin opened the scoring on the 27th minute, then continued her scoring spree with two more goals at the 34th and 36th minutes. The Ukrainian team managed to respond with only one goal: in the third period, at the 51st minute, Tymirenko converted a pass from Manchak, but this was insufficient to secure a positive outcome.

This victory allowed the Hong Kong team to secure first place in the group and achieve promotion. For the Ukrainian team, this was their first loss in the tournament, having previously secured victories against Mexico (4-2), New Zealand (8-2), and Belgium (5-1).

The next match for the blue and yellow team will take place on April 5 against Lithuania, starting at 11:00 AM. This game is crucial for both teams, as Ukraine and Lithuania will be competing for the second spot in the group. It is important to note that in Division IIA, the group winner advances, while the lowest-ranked team is relegated to Division IIIA.

The final score of the match between Hong Kong and Ukraine was 3-1, with periods of 0-0, 3-0, and 0-1. Goals for Hong Kong were scored by Rin (27:21, 34:06, 36:12), while Tymirenko scored for Ukraine (51:52).

This year, the Ukrainian team is competing without the experienced player Victoria Tkachenko, who in 2024 took up arms to defend her country from invaders. In a previous interview, Victoria shared her journey of becoming a combat medic in the 3rd Special Purpose Brigade and how she prepared for the World Hockey Championship while serving on the front lines.

On the NV website, fans can find the schedule and results of the women's hockey world championship for 2026, allowing them to follow the tournament events and support their team.