The 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championship Division III was an international ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation, the fourth level of the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. It took place in Istanbul, Turkey, from 4 to 10 January 2010.2010 World Championship Division III statistics, stats.iihf.com The top two teams in the tournament were promoted to Division II for the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship.
Participating teams Team Qualification Placed 6th in 2008 Division II (Group A) and were relegated. Placed 1st in 2008 Division III. Placed 4th in 2008 Division III. Hosts; placed 6th in 2008 Division III. Placed 7th in 2008 Division III. Last participated in 1993. First participation in World Championship.
Preliminary round The top two teams in each group advanced to the semi-finals, while the remaining teams played for fifth to seventh place.
Group A
Group B
Final round 5th–7th place playoffs
5th–7th place semifinal
5th place game
1st–4th place playoffs The two finalists, and , were promoted to Division II for the 2011 IIHF World U20 Championship.
Semifinals
3rd place game
Final
Final standings
Position Team Promotion 1 Promoted to the 2011 Division II 2 3 4 5 6 7
See also 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division I 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships – Division II
References
External links Official website of IIHF