The IIHF Asian Cup (U18) has started in Bishkek, which will be held from April 27 to May 3 in two stages: the group stage and the playoffs. 

In the group stage, national teams of Uzbekistan, Macau (China) and Indonesia will play in Group A, and the teams from Mongolia, India and Kyrgyzstan in Group B. Following the results of the group stage, the teams will play in the play-off stage. 

On the first day of the tournament, national team of Uzbekistan beat Kyrgyzstan (4:2), Mongolia defeated Macau (18:0), and Indonesia beat India (9:6). 

Last year, the championship was held in Tashkent, and the hosts of the tournament, national team of Uzbekistan, became the winner of this cup.