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Kuwaiti side defends Egyptian attack
KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti side, Stars, clinched their second consecutive victory at the Arab Ice Hockey Men's Club Championship, beating Egypt's Pharaohs, 5-1, on Monday.
With today's victory in the event hosted by Kuwait's Winter Games Club Complex, the host team boost their position, adding to a four-point tally.
Henrik Nielsen, member of the International Ice Hockey Federation's executive committee praised the hosting venue as a distinguished facility in line with international standards.
Kuwait is now able to host major international tournaments, added Nielsen, who is also President of the Danish Ice Hockey Federation. (end)
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