The 2008 Women's Bandy World Championship took place in

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and Karlsbyheden,

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, from 13 to 16 February. It was the fourth

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. Sweden won the final against

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5-2 and became world champions for the fourth time.

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won the bronze medal match 5–3, against

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Participating teams

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Venues

Results

Table

Finals

Medals

References

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Women's World Championship,2008

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