The Finnish Ice Hockey team was accorded receptions after the 2026 World Champions returned Helsinki on Monday afternoon.
The aircraft bearing the team members was escorted by a fighter jet before landing at Helsinki Airport at about 3:00 pm, local media reported, quoting airport sources.
President Alexander Stubb accorded a reception to the Finnish Ice Hockey team at the Presidential Palace at 4:00 p.m.
Stubb congratulated the team for the victory and thanked the team members.
“Congratulations, Lions. Thank you for all the wonderful moments. Always proud of you,” Stubb wrote in a post on his social media platform X after the reception.
A national celebration took place near Helsinki Olympic Stadium in the evening to honour the Champions.
Noted singers and musical artists performed on the occasion.
Earlier on Sunday night, Finland won the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship title beating host Switzerland in Zurich.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
