Kazakhstan makes winning start at Asian Ice Hockey Championships

Kazakhstan's men's national ice hockey team made a winning start at the Asian Championship in Jeonju, South Korea, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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In their opening match of the tournament, Kazakhstan defeated Japan 3–2.

The Kazakh team will next face China on November 7 before wrapping up the tournament against host nation South Korea on November 8.

Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Kazakhstan's Zhibek Kulambayeva had achieved her career-best singles result at a WTA 250 tournament.