2024 IIHF World Championship Hosts Announced

Latvia to Host Tournament Alone

IIHF Votes to Confirm Single Host for 2024 Event

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has voted to confirm Latvia as the sole host for the 2024 IIHF World Championship. This will be the first time that Latvia has hosted the tournament on its own, having previously co-hosted the event with Sweden in 2002 and 2013.

The decision was made at the IIHF's semi-annual congress in Tampere, Finland, on February 2. Latvia was the only country to bid for the tournament, and its bid was unanimously approved by the IIHF Council.

The 2024 IIHF World Championship will be held from May 10-26 in Riga, Latvia. The tournament will feature 16 teams, including the top eight teams from the 2023 IIHF World Championship and the top four teams from the 2022 IIHF World Championship Division I.

Latvia is a rising star in the world of ice hockey. The country's national team has qualified for the last two IIHF World Championships, and its junior team won the gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship.

The 2024 IIHF World Championship will be a great opportunity for Latvia to showcase its passion for ice hockey and its ability to host major sporting events.

Conclusion

The 2024 IIHF World Championship will be a major event for Latvia and for the world of ice hockey. The tournament will provide a great opportunity for Latvia to showcase its passion for the sport and its ability to host major sporting events. With the top teams in the world competing for the gold medal, the 2024 IIHF World Championship is sure to be an exciting and memorable event.