MIHWA 2026 - Hong Kong, China National Team
MIHWA World Championship | Garmisch-Partenkirchen 2026
The Journey to Germany
In June 2026, the Hong Kong National Masters Team will make its historic debut at the MIHWA World Championship in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. This marks a significant milestone for the Hong Kong hockey community, as our veteran athletes represent the city on the world stage for the first time in the Masters category.
The tournament brings together the world’s elite inline hockey nations to compete at the iconic Olympic Ice Stadium (Olympia-Eissport-Zentrum), the venue of the 1936 Winter Olympics.
Tournament Essentials
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Dates: June 2026
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Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany
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Venue: Olympic Ice Stadium
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Organizing Body: Masters Inline Hockey World Association (MIHWA)
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Divisions: Masters (38+)
Meet the Squad
The 2026 roster is comprised of veteran players, some of whom have been pillars of the Hong Kong hockey scene for decades. Many team members are former national team representatives and local league leaders who have transitioned their expertise to the international Masters circuit.
Stéphane Bigand - #5
Dominic Browne - #8 Captain/Coach
Herminio Cheng - #22
Danny Chiu - #2
Daniel Couture - #86
Matti Fagerström - #80 Alternate Captain/Assistant Coach
Adam Lipinski - #23 Assistant Coach
Ricky Nyhoff - #72 Alternate Captain
Ross Parker - #4
Marco Au (G) - #38
Team Focus: The squad is built on the principles of resilience, experience, and community. Beyond the scoreboard, the mission is to inspire the next generation of Hong Kong skaters by proving that competitive sport is a lifelong pursuit.
The MIHWA Format
The World Championship features a grueling schedule featuring top-tier nations including the USA, Canada, Czechia, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden and Great Britain.
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Round Robin: Group stage matches to determine seeding.
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Knockout Phase: Sudden-death playoffs leading to the Trophy, Plate, and Bowl finals.
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Rules: Games follow international MIHWA standards; four-on-four play with two 20-minute halves.
Hong Kong, China has been placed in the 'Developing Pool' for the World Championships. Competing in this pool is a strategic entry point for the HK Masters. It ensures the team faces competitive, high-stakes matches against nations at a similar stage of "Masters" development. To advance, Hong Kong will need to leverage their experience in the local HK league and find a way to counter the physical advantage of the North American and European sides.
This pool represents a "Global Group," meaning the team will have to adapt to vastly different styles of play, from the finesse and speed of Colombia to the structured defense of Ireland, all within the span of a few days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
How to Follow the Team
Stay updated with real-time results and behind-the-scenes content directly from the Alps:
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Live Streams: Matches will be broadcast via the official MIHWA Watch Zone.
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Daily Recaps: Follow our official social media channels for score updates, player interviews, and gallery photos from GAPA.
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Official Results: Standings will be updated daily on the MIHWA Official Website.
Our Community Partners
This campaign is made possible through the support of the Hong Kong inline hockey community and our kind sponsors featured below. We thank the Wheel Hub Academy and our dedicated coaching staff for their commitment to preparing the team for the international rink.
Visionary Power
