Japan’s Ishii/Murakami Rally for Deagu One-Star Crown
Top seeded Miki Ishii and Megumi Murakami of Japan used a late rally in the third set to clinch their first FIVB World Tour title of the season.
Four Sweeps, Two 20-Point Individual Efforts Highlight Group 2 Play
2017 FIVB VOLLEYBALL WORLD GRAND PRIX – GROUP 2 DAILY RECAP Group 2 July 7th – August 6th FIVB World Grand Prix Round 1 Schedule/Results Four…
Brazil Moves to 2-0; United States Serves Up Sweep vs. Cuba in Pool C
Brazil won the battle at the net and capitalized on Serbian miscues to stay atop Pool C with a four-set victory. Meanwhile, the United States evened its record at 1-1 on the tournament with a sweep of Cuba
Russian Trio Leads in Four-Set Win Over Mexico as Team Tops Pool A
Russia stayed in the driver’s seat atop Pool A with a four-set win over Mexico, including a dominant offensive effort, while Bulgaria used its offensive prowess to overcome an error-riddled effort in a sweep of Egypt.
Turkey, Japan Remain Undefeated Atop Pool D
Japan played a near error free match against Italy, while Turkey overcame a plethora of miscues to survive a five-setter against Argentina as both remained undefeated in Pool D action.
Dominican Republic Sits Atop Pool B; Poland Squeaks Past China
The Dominican Republic dominated Peru in a quick three-set affair to remain atop Pool B, while Poland edged China in five sets despite being outscored by four points in the match.
Three Returning Gold Medalists Look to Lead DR to U20 Title
The defending champions from the Dominican Republic will feature three players from that 2015 championship squad.
Washington’s Schwan Leads USA CNT To European Global Challenge Title
The CNT won 25-15, 25-15, 25-13 behind an 18-point effort by the University of Washington’s Courtney Schwan.
Poland, Czech Republic Stay Perfect in World League Group 2
2017 FIVB VOLLEYBALL WORLD GRAND PRIX – GROUP 2 DAILY RECAP Group 2 July 7th – August 6th FIVB World Grand Prix Round 1 Schedule/Results Poland…
Brazil, Russia to Face Off For U21 Beach Title in 2016 Finale Rematch
Brazil’s Eduarda ‘Duda’ Santos Lisboa and Ana Patricia Silva Ramos, the defending champions, will face off with Russia’s Nadezda Makroguzova/Svetlana Kholomina in the 2017 gold medal match.
