The 2011 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia began on April 25, 2011 in Kuwait City, Kuwait.[1] The first game was played between Thailand and India with Thailand winning the game 29–0.[1]Hong Kong won the tournament winning all five games against the opposing nations, claiming their first title.[1] Hong Kong had previously won bronze at 2008 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia, which had been their best result to date.[2] The United Arab Emirates finished second, losing only to Hong Kong in their five games and Thailand finished third after losing to Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates.[1] Hosts, Kuwait, finished fourth with wins over Macau and India.[1] The game between Kuwait and India finished 39–2.[1] It was recorded as Kuwait's largest win in international ice hockey as well as India's first time they had scored multiple goals in a game. India has previously only managed to score one goal in a game against Malaysia at the 2009 IIHF Challenge Cup of Asia.[3][4]
