Bandy - A Team Winter Sport Played on Ice

Bandy is a team winter sport played on ice, in which players use a stick to direct a ball into the opponent's goal. It is also known as bandyball or rink hockey. The game is similar to ice hockey, but with some key differences:

* Bandy is played with a ball instead of a puck.
* The game is played with 11 players on each team, including a goalkeeper.
* The rules allow for more physical contact than ice hockey, and players are allowed to use their sticks to block shots and defend the goal.
* The game is played on a larger rink than ice hockey, typically 2,000-3,000 square meters in size.

Bandy is popular in many countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, where it has been played for centuries. It is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world, including North America and Asia.