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.
China Wins Fourth-Straight U20 Match, Sweeps Russia for Gold Medal
China won its third U20 world championship on Sunday after sweeping Russia in Sunday’s gold medal match. The title follows U20 championships in 1995 and 2013.
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.
Russia and Turkey Hold Strong, Earn Semi-Final Birth
Russia and Turkey hold strong, secure birth to FIVB Women’s U20 semi-finals
Kotikova Paces Russia in Sweep; Block Pushes Turkey Past Brazil
Russia is in the driver’s seat for Pool E after topping Poland via sweep on Wednesday.
Russia Outlasts Turkey; Poland Crushes Brazil in Pool E
Russia edged Turkey in four sets in an fairly even match, while Poland blew out Brazil with help from offensive and blocking prowess.
Japan Squeaks Past Turkey to Remain Undefeated at U20 Championships
pan kept the top spot in Pool D, outlasting Turkey in a nailbiter, while Italy made quick work of Argentina by showing off its offensive prowess.
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.
Turkey Overcomes 41 Miscues in Five-Set Win Over Italy in Pool D
Argentina was no match for a balanced Japanese side, while Turkey edged Italy in a five-set affair to kick off Pool D play at the U20 Championships on Friday.
