TEHRAN – Iran have defeated Malaysia 14-4 in their opening Group B match in the 2023 IIHF World Championship Division III.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kyrgyzstan, and Singapore are also in the group.
Group A consists of Turkmenistan, Chinese Taipei, South Africa, Luxembourg, and Thailand.
The Group A tournament will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 17 to 23 April.