Germany Secures Olympic Ice Hockey Spot and Hallen-WM Title

German women's ice hockey team qualifies for 2026 Winter Olympics, while men's hallen-hockey team clinches world championship in dramatic finishes.

The German women's ice hockey team, led by twins Lilli and Luisa Welcke, defeated Hungary 2-1 to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
This marks the fourth Olympic qualification for the women's team and the first time since 2006 that both German men's and women's ice hockey teams will compete at the Winter Games.
The decisive game against Hungary ended dramatically, with a last-second equalizer disallowed because it came after time expired.
Germany's men's hallen-hockey team won their fourth world championship title, defeating Austria in a shootout after a 6-6 draw in regulation.
The hallen-hockey victory makes Germany the reigning world champions in both field and indoor hockey, highlighting their dominance in the sport.