Group 1 - The 2025 U18 Hockey Asia Cup commenced on July 2 at the National Hockey Training Base in Dazhou, Sichuan Province, with a friendly match between China and Malaysia marking the event's opening [1][2] - The tournament will run until July 13, featuring 19 teams from 11 countries and regions in Asia, competing for the title of future hockey stars [2] - Dazhou's National Hockey Training Base, recognized as one of the first two national training bases by the General Administration of Sport of China, offers professional facilities including two national standard fields and a 1,050-seat grandstand [2] Group 2 - Dazhou has been a key city in Sichuan Province for developing hockey talent, successfully supplying athletes to national teams, with notable players achieving success in international competitions [4] - The city is exploring a "sports + multi-industry" integration model, as demonstrated by the recent "Enjoy Exciting Events · Taste Sichuan Cuisine" series, which attracted significant public participation and converted event traffic into economic growth [4] - The U18 Hockey Asia Cup serves as an opportunity for Dazhou to deepen its "sports + tourism" integration, promoting local cultural and natural attractions alongside the event [4]