HM the Queen attends women’s ice hockey in Sapporo on October 15

Her Majesty the Queen presented Best Player Awards to players from Japan and Kazakhstan after their match at Tsukisamu Gymnasium in Sapporo

Her Majesty Queen Suthida attended the match between Japan and Kazakhstan at the 2027 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Ice Hockey Women’s Asia Championship in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, on October 15, 2026.

Her Majesty the Queen departed from the royal accommodation at the InterContinental Sapporo at 6.05pm local time and travelled by royal car to Tsukisamu Gymnasium.

Upon arrival, Her Majesty the Queen was received by Assistant Professor Pimol Srivikorn, president of the National Olympic Committee of Thailand under Royal Patronage, and members of the committee. Her Majesty then entered the arena to watch the match between the Japanese and Kazakh national teams.

Following the match, Her Majesty the Queen proceeded to the rink and granted an audience to the players selected as the best performers from the Japanese and Kazakh national teams, presenting them with Best Player Awards.

Her Majesty the Queen subsequently returned by royal car to the InterContinental Sapporo.

HM the Queen attends women’s ice hockey in Sapporo on October 15