J-Arena S2023E01 - Para Ice Hockey

As the only Paralympic sport that allows full body contact, Para Ice Hockey is often referred to in Japan as "martial arts on ice." Japan has a proud history in the sport, having beaten gold-medal favorites Canada to claim silver at the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics. After that triumph, Japan struggled to develop a new generation of players, and failed to make an impression in the following three Paralympics. However, efforts to revive the team continue, with players of all ages working together to recapture Paralympic glory.