The Ice Hockey Association of Thailand Women's National Ice Hockey Team has arrived in Qiqihar to participate in a high-performance training and ice hockey exchange program taking place from 3–16 July 2026 in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, China. The program is being held following an official invitation from the Heilongjiang Provincial Sports Bureau.
The initiative has been made possible through the coordination and support of the Thai-Chinese Brotherhood Association, which has played a key role in strengthening cooperation between Thailand's sports authorities and Heilongjiang Province. The program provides Thailand's women's national team with the opportunity to train in a world-class environment, gain valuable insights into China's athlete development system, and establish a strong foundation for long-term collaboration in ice hockey between the two countries.
This visit represents more than just a national team training camp. It marks the beginning of a comprehensive long-term partnership that will include the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the organization of official international friendly matches in Thailand, coach exchange programs, youth development initiatives, and future cooperation in sports science.
The Ice Hockey Association of Thailand places the highest priority on athlete welfare and development, particularly in creating opportunities for Thai female athletes to train in a safe, professional, and high-standard environment. This program is another significant milestone in building a sustainable pathway for the continued development of Thailand's women's national teams at every level.
Both the Ice Hockey Association of Thailand and the Chinese Ice Hockey Association are member associations of the International Ice Hockey Federation, reflecting their shared commitment to developing ice hockey in accordance with internationally recognized standards.
work closely with the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province, the Heilongjiang Provincial Sports Bureau, the Heilongjiang Mass Sports Promotion and Chess & Card Sports Management Center, the Heilongjiang Ice Hockey Association, and the Qiqihar Municipal Sports Bureau to implement a three-year Thailand–China Ice Hockey Development Plan. The plan will focus on youth athlete development, strengthening both the men's and women's national teams, coach education, sports science collaboration, and continuous sports and cultural exchange programs between Thailand and China.
