VolleyMob Year in Review: July 2017
July brought the women’s World Grand Prix, the culmination of the men’s World League and several AVP and FIVB beach titles en route to the Beach World Championships slated for the end of the month.
China’s Hanyu Yang Named MVP of U20 Championships
Placings were decided from 1-16 and an all-tournament team was named on the final day of the FIVB U20 World Championship.
Russia Survives Five Setter to Earn Gold Medal U20 Meeting with China
China and Russia each will have a shot at its third U20 world championship on Sunday after winning in Saturday’s semifinals.
Block Leads China to U20 Semifinals, Win over Japan
China secured the top spot in Pool F, knocking off previously undefeated Japan in four sets.
Undefeated Japan, China Will Meet Thursday in U20 Pool F
Japan and China kept pace with one another and set up a battle for Pool F supremacy on Thursday, each registering a sweep on Wednesday
China Steals Away Five Setter from USA to Kick Off Pool F U20 Play
China rallied with four straight points to steal away a 15-11 Set 5 win and the match over the United States to kick off Top Eight play at the U20 Championships on Tuesday.
Lukasik, Wu Pound Down 20 Points in U20 Wins for Poland, China
Poland and China registered Pool B victories on Day 3 of the U20 World Championships to move to 2-1 atop the group alongside the Dominican Republic after opening weekend.
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.
