Al-Khashan earns IIHF selection for the U18 World Championship

Kuwaiti referee Abdulaziz Al-Khashan.

KUWAIT CITY, Nov 15: The Kuwait Winter Games Club announced that the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has selected Kuwaiti referee Abdulaziz Al-Khashan to officiate at the U18 World Championship, Division II, Group A, scheduled to be held in Croatia next April.

Club President Fahid Al-Ajmi said the appointment marks another step in strengthening Kuwait’s presence on the international ice hockey stage and reflects the progress of Kuwaiti refereeing in the sport.

He said the selection recognizes Al-Khashan’s efforts to develop his refereeing skills and his participation in several training courses organized by the IIHF with the club’s support. Al-Ajmi expressed confidence in his ability to perform well at the championship.

Al-Khashan will also attend an IIHF workshop in Budapest, Hungary, in December, held on the sidelines of the U20 World Championship, Division I.

Al-Khashan described the appointment as an important milestone in his refereeing career, noting that the tournament will feature strong teams from Britain, Romania, China, Japan and South Korea, alongside host Croatia.