| Location |  Bormio, Italy |
|---|---|
| Start date | 27 March 2010 |
| End date | 28 March 2010 |
| Competitors | 70 from 9 nations |
The 2010 World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships was the 20th edition of the World Short Track Speed Skating Team Championships, which took place on 27-28 March 2010 in Bormio, Italy.
| Rank | Nation | Total |
|---|---|---|
 |  South Korea | 38 |
 |  Canada | 36 |
 |  China | 24 |
| 4 | Italy | 21 |
| 5 |  Germany | FB |
| 6 |  France | |
| 7 |  Japan | |
| 8 |  United Kingdom |
| Rank | Nation | Total |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 45 |
| Canada | 35 |
| Italy | 21 |
| 4 | Japan | 19 |
| 5 |  Hungary | FB |
| 6 | United Kingdom | |
| 7 | Germany |
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