The Netherlands women's ice hockey team have secured promotion to Division 1A (the second-highest tier of the IIHF Women's World Championship) after defeating Latvia 6-3 in their final group match at the tournament held in Puigcerdà, Spain. The Dutch, who had been relegated to Division 1B just a year ago after four seasons at the higher level, finished top of their group with wins over Spain, Kazakhstan, and South Korea, alongside the decisive victory over Latvia. The promotion is particularly notable as the squad has undergone significant rejuvenation, with veteran stalwarts retired and teenagers including 15-year-old Yente Koolwijk featuring in the campaign.