In a heart-pounding opener to the Harbin Asian Winter Games, Kyrgyzstan pulled off a stunning 9-8 overtime victory against Kuwait in men's ice hockey Monday! The game had fans on the edge of their seats as Kuwait raced to a 7-3 lead, only for Kyrgyzstan to rally with five unanswered goals – capped by captain Mamed Seifulov’s clutch winner just 19 seconds into OT.
“It was a hard win… We’ll be better next game,” said forward Sultan Ismanov, praising the electric atmosphere and thanking supporters. Meanwhile, all eyes turn to Tuesday’s marquee matchup: host China vs South Korea at 8 PM local time.
With four days until the official Opening Ceremony, this ice hockey nail-biter sets the tone for what’s shaping up to be an unforgettable tournament!
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Kyrgyzstan edge out Kuwait in ice hockey opener at Asian Winter Games
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