From September 6 to 11, Kazakhstan will host the World Para Ice Hockey Championship in the B-Pool division (Division 2).

On the ice of Tarlan Arena, the men’s teams of Italy, Japan, Sweden, France, Finland and Kazakhstan will compete for entry into the A-Pool division and participation in the qualifiers for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan.

The opening ceremony will be held on September 6 at 11 AM (Astana time), admission to all games is free.