The 2009 ISF Men's World Championship was an international

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tournament. The final was held in

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on 26 July

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. It was the 12th time the World Championship took place. Sixteen nations competed, including defending champions

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. In the end,

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won over runner-up New Zealand.

First round

Group A

Group B

Play-offs

Final

Final standings

External links

Official websiteFinal standings

References

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