Britain's men's ice hockey team has been relegated from the top division of the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship after a 6‑0 drubbing by Latvia in Zurich.
A night of woes in Zurich
The defeat marks the sixth consecutive loss for Britain in Group A, leaving them without a single point and with only four goals scored while 29 have been conceded across six matches.
Their final group encounter will see them face Germany on Monday, a match that could further cement their position at the bottom of the standings.
Despite trailing Hungary by three points, Britain also lost the head‑to‑head meeting 5‑0, underscoring the magnitude of the challenge they face.
Italy's slim hope
Italy earned its first point of the tournament in a 3‑2 shootout loss to Denmark in Fribourg, keeping their survival hopes alive.
The Azzurri sit two points behind Slovenia in Group B and will meet the Slovenes on Monday, a game that could decide who advances.
Meanwhile, Group B leader Canada is scheduled to play Slovakia later on Sunday, while Finland took on Austria in Group A earlier in the day.
What's at stake
The relegation battle highlights the competitiveness of the championship, with traditional powerhouses like Canada and Finland still in contention, while newcomers such as Italy and Latvia look to make an impact.