The tournament held at the 1920 Summer Olympics is recognized as the first Ice Hockey World Championship .
The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European Championships , the precursor to the World Championships , were first held in 1910 .
The tournament held at the 1920 Summer Olympics is recognized as the first World Championships       .
The IIHF was created in 1908 while the European Championships , the precursor to the World Championships , were first held in 1910 .