The earliest origin of the sport is debated. Though many Russians see their old countrymen as the creators of the sport – … See more

Bandy is played on ice, using a single round bandy ball. Two teams of 11 players each compete to get the ball into the other team's goal using bandy sticks, thereby scoring a goal. The team that has scored more goal… See more

There are eighteen rules in official play, designed to apply to all levels of bandy, although certain modifications for groups such as juniors, veterans or women are permitted. The rules are often framed in broad term… See more

The basic equipment players are required to wear includes a pair of bandy skates, a helmet, a mouthguard and, in the case of the goalkeeper, a faceguard.
The teams must wear uniforms that make it easy to dist… See more

The first international games were played by club teams in the 1890s.
Starting in the first decade of the twentieth century, friendlies were played between national teams of some European countries. … See more