Russia played in Pool C and finished fifth, scoring one point.

The triumph put the Russians in first place in Pool C of the championships.

Pool C: (teams in bold advance to the final)

It hosted first round matches in Pool C during the tournament.

Slovakia's team began in the lowest division (Pool C) in 1994 and was forced to work its way up.

Pool C was a round-robin tournament.

Pool C (team in bold advances to the final):

Round 1 (Pool C) - 5 matches, 0 victories ( 6th, did not advance)

Italy was Demoted to Pool C for 1988.

Pool C was played in Esbjerg, Denmark from March 16 to 22.