Czech women thwarted the "Austrian fairy tale". They ultimately won in the opening of the World Championship.

Czech women's hockey team won their opening match at the World Championship in Denmark, defeating Austria 4-1. The game was surprisingly close for a long time, with Kateřina Mrázová contributing two goals and an assist. The Czech team, coached by Brian Idalský, will face Switzerland next. Austria initially took the lead, but the Czech team equalized and eventually secured a comfortable victory. The match featured strong performances from both goalkeepers, with Czech goalie Peslarová making crucial saves. The final score reflected the Czech team's dominance in the latter stages of the game.