2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
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| Host country |  South Korea |
| Dates | April 12 - 20, 2013 |
| Teams | 8 |
| Venue(s) | SPART Complex |
| Final positions | |
Champions  |
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| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 20 |
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The IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships is a major international competition for athletes who play ice hockey while sitting on sleds. It's a super exciting sport! In 2013, the 7th championship event happened in Goyang, South Korea. This was the very first time South Korea got to host this awesome tournament.
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What is Sledge Hockey?
A Cool Winter Sport
Sledge hockey, also known as para ice hockey, is a thrilling team sport. It's played by athletes with physical disabilities. They sit on special sleds that have two hockey skate blades underneath. This allows them to glide across the ice.
Players use two short hockey sticks instead of one. Each stick has picks on one end. These picks help them push themselves along the ice. The other end of the stick is curved, just like a regular hockey stick, for shooting and passing the puck.
The rules of sledge hockey are very similar to regular ice hockey. Teams try to score goals by shooting a puck into the opponent's net. It's a fast-paced game that needs lots of skill and teamwork.
The 2013 World Championships
Where it Happened
The 7th IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships took place from April 12 to April 20, 2013. All the games were held at the SPART Complex in Goyang, South Korea. This was a big moment for South Korea, as they had never hosted this event before.
Teams and Games
Eight different national teams competed in the tournament. They all wanted to win the championship title. In total, 20 exciting games were played during the event. Each game showed amazing talent and determination from the athletes.
Who Won the Medals?
The Big Final Game
The championship final was a thrilling match between two strong teams: Canada and the United States. Both teams played incredibly well. In the end, Canada won the game with a score of 1-0. This victory gave Canada their third world championship title in sledge hockey.
Bronze Medal Match
Before the final, two other teams played for the bronze medal. Russia faced off against the Czech Republic. Russia played a great game and won with a score of 3-0. This meant Russia earned the bronze medal, finishing third in the tournament.
