Bandy World Cup

Bandy World Cup is an annual, 1974-2008 in the Swedish town Ljusdal, since 2009 in Sandviken, material discharged international Bandyturnier for professional teams ( men's teams ). It is the largest of its kind in the world.

The first tournament was held in 1974, then known as " DAF Cupen ". the Dutch automotive company DAF was then the main sponsor. Over the years, the tournament was played under different names, usually according to the current main sponsor:

  • Since 1974 - " DAF Cupen "
  • Since 1976 - " Dex - cupen "
  • Since 1980 - " Dex World Cup"
  • Since 1984 - "World Cup Ljusdal "
  • Since 1986 - " SJ World Cup"
  • Since 1999 - " Ljusdal World Cup"
  • Since 2004 - " Polar World Cup"
  • Since 2005 - " ExTe World Cup"

In the early years, the tournament had some problems to find enough teams that wanted to participate in it. Today also a B tournament is played for teams from countries ( eg USA, Canada, Hungary, the Netherlands), where the Bandysport only has a recent history and the teams are not as well established next to the main tournament.

Previous tournament winners

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