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Pictured are Team South Africa who took part in last week’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women’s World Division II Group B Championship at GrandWest. Picture: Fuad Esack

The 2023 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women’s World Division II Group B Championship was held at The Ice Station at GrandWest last week.

Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Croatia and hosts South Africa took part.

Türkiye withdrew from the competition due to a massive earthquake that has killed thousands in that country.

Team SA’s Dalene Rhode takes a swipe at goal during her side’s 2-1 victory against Croatia. Picture: Fuad Esack
SA’s Dalene Rhode acknowledges the crowd following her side’s 2-1 victory against Croatia. Rhode scored one of her side’s two goals. The other goal was scored by Claudia Kruger. Picture: Fuad Esack
Australia’s Lindsey Kiliwnik maintains possession under pressure during her side’s clash against neighbours New Zealand. Picture: Fuad Esack
A spectacle of light and movement filled the arena during the opening ceremony of last week’s IIHF Women’s World Championship Division II Group B competition at GrandWest. Picture: Fuad Esack
Flag bearing ceremony representing the teams who took part in last week’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women’s World Division II Group B Championship at GrandWest. Picture: Fuad Esack
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde presents the winners' medals to Team Belgium. Gold medal winners Belgium faced hosts South Africa on the final day of last week’s championships, winning 5-1. Picture: Fuad Esack
South Africa defender Veronica Lechtanski keeps Croatia captain Eva Cavka at bay during their sides’ women’s world championship clash. Picture: Fuad Esack
South Africa's Chandre D'Oliveira and Croatia's Hana Loncarevic on the chase during their clash on Day 5. Final score South Africa 2, Croatia 1. Picture: Fuad Esack
South Africa faced Australia in their opening fixture on Day 1. Favourites Australia won 10-1. Picture: Fuad Esack
SA coach Jean-Michel van Doesburgh congratulates his side on a job well done following their 2-1 victory against Croatia on Day 5. Picture: Fuad Esack