Sweden set to defend Women's Bandy World Championship title with Russia excluded
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- 22 Mar 2022
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Sweden and Russia have met in all 10 World Championship finals to date.
Sweden triumphed on nine occasions, with Russia’s sole victory coming in 2014.
The Federation of International Bandy (FIB), led by Russian Boris Skrynnik, confirmed earlier this month that Russia would not participate in the upcoming World Championships.
The decision was taken after the International Olympic Committee’s recommendations following the invasion of Ukraine, although the FIB did not mention the conflict in its statement.
Eight teams will feature at the World Championships, which have been split into Pool A and Pool B events.
Norway, Finland and the United States will seek to challenge Sweden for the world title in Pool A.
Three rounds of group matches will take place at the Eriksson Arena in Åby, beginning tomorrow.
The semi-finals will be held on March 26, with medal matches the following day.
Four teams will compete for the Pool B title. Read More…
