2008 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships

Russia won the Top Division tournament and became the world champions.

In that competition, North Korea and South Africa were promoted to Division II for 2009.

[4][5] Group A Group B Three teams comprised the Division III Qualification with the winning team advanced to the 2008 Division III main tournament.

The main tournament of the Division III is made up of six teams.

The top two teams are promoted to Division II for the following year.