Rinkebyskolan Students Experience First Live Hockey Match at World Championship
Rinkebyskolan students attend their first live hockey match, igniting interest in the sport.
Key Points
- • Rinkebyskolan students attended their first live hockey match at the World Championship.
- • The initiative 'Fler på is' aims to introduce underrepresented children to hockey.
- • Many students had never seen hockey before, either live or on TV.
- • The match ended 9-1 in favor of Finland, surprising the students.
Students from Rinkebyskolan, participating in the initiative "Fler på is," attended their first live hockey match at the World Championship in Stockholm, where many had never seen a hockey game before. This program aims to introduce children from underrepresented backgrounds to hockey and Swedish culture. On May 19, 2025, 69 students excitedly arrived at the Avicii Arena, waving Swedish flags and painting their faces in team colors. Teacher Sofiän Norstad Habeish noted the students were primarily familiar with sports like football and basketball, showcasing the event’s cultural impact.
The day included workshops and information sessions about hockey careers, fostering enthusiasm among the students. During the match, the atmosphere was electric, with students cheering passionately despite their inexperience. Finland defeated Slovenia decisively with a score of 9-1, a surprising outcome for many young spectators like Nasrudin Muhamed, who expressed astonishment at the score and a newfound interest in hockey. Overall, the experience was exhilarating, leading several students to express a desire to attend more hockey games in the future.