Thai Ice Hockey Team Wins World Championship in Overtime, Defeats Iceland in U-18 Division 3 Group B

In an intense final match at the 2026 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Division III Group B tournament in Bosnia, the Thai national team clinched the championship with a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against Iceland. Team captain Chayaphon Jarasakorn scored the decisive goal in the final minute, leading Thailand to victory after a back-and-forth game. The win not only secured the championship but also earned the team promotion to Division 3 Group A for next year. Chayaphon was voted the tournament's most valuable player after scoring three crucial goals in the final match, while Theethat Luang-on was named the top forward with 8 goals and 8 assists.