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2017 FIVB Volleyball World League
The 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League was the 28th edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament played by 36 teams between 2 June and 8 July. The Group 1 Final Round was held in Curitiba, Brazil. In front of a crowd of 23,149 fans, France lifted the FIVB Volleyball World League trophy for the second time of their history, prevailing on an epic battle over hosts Brazil 3–2. This marked the fifth time in the last seven editions with Brazil reaching the final without successfully winning the gold medal. Canada wrapped up their best ever World League campaign by seizing the bronze medal (their first medal at an international FIVB event) after coming from behind for a 3–1 win over United States. Earvin N'Gapeth was elected the Most Valuable Player for the second time, after also being the MVP in 2015. Slovenia defeated Japan in the Group 2 finals in Gold Coast, Australia to achieve their second straight group title since their debut last year (the team had pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arena Da Baixada
Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães, known commonly as Arena da Baixada, is a stadium located in Curitiba, the state capital of Paraná, Brazil. It is the home stadium of Club Athletico Paranaense, and has a capacity of 42,372 people. The stadium was the first in Brazil to sell its naming rights; it was known as ''Kyocera Arena'' between 2005 and 1 April 2008. It was the first retractable roof stadium built in South America. With Curitiba selected as one of the host cities of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the stadium was rebuilt between 2012 and 2014. Its capacity was expanded to 42,372 seats. Located in the Água Verde borough near the center of Curitiba, the history of the stadium began in the early twentieth century, when in 1914, Joaquim Américo Guimarães (1879–1917), then president of the International (the forefathers of Club Athletico Paranaense), led the construction of the then Arena da Baixada stadium. Athletico came into existence ten years later, inheriting the ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 FIVB Volleyball World League
The 2015 FIVB Volleyball World League was the 26th edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament, played from 16 May to 19 July 2015. The tournament featured a record 32 participating countries from 5 confederations. The teams were divided into 3 groups and 8 pools. The Group 1 Final Round which served as the volleyball test event of the 2016 Summer Olympics was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Qualification *All 28 teams of the 2014 edition directly qualified. * and qualified through the 2014 European League. * qualified through the 2014 Asian Cup. * qualified through the 2013 African Championship. * replaced , who withdrew from the tournament. Format *It will be the first time the World League will feature 32 teams, having had 28 teams in 2014, 18 teams in 2013 and 16 teams from 2001–03 and 2006–12. The World League featured 8 teams in its inaugural year in 1990, 10 in 1991 and then 12 from 1992–2000 and 2004–05. *During the Intercontinental Roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Men's European Volleyball League
The 2016 Men's European Volleyball League was the 13th edition of the annual Men's European Volleyball League, which features men's national volleyball teams from eight European countries. A preliminary league round was played from 3 to 20 June 2016, and the final four tournament, which was held at Varna, Bulgaria. Estonia defeated Macedonia 3–0 in the final. Teams * * * * * * * * League round *All times are local. Pool A Week 1 *Venue: Palace of Culture and Sports, Varna, Bulgaria Week 2 *Venue: Boris Trajkovski Sports Center, Skopje, Macedonia Pool B Week 1 *Venue: Sporthalle, Enns, Austria Week 2 *Venue: Rakvere Spordihall, Rakvere, Estonia Final four The top placed team from each group and the best second-placed team qualified for the final four. The fourth participant was the organizer of the tournament. ;Qualified teams * (Host) * * * Bracket *All times are local Semifinals Third place game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia Men's National Volleyball Team
The Australia Men's national volleyball team, also known as Volleyball Team Australia Men (VTAM) or the Volleyroos, is the national volleyball team of the volleyball-playing nation of Australia. As of September 2021, they are ranked 28th in the world. They are a member of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). Their best result came in 2007, when they won the Asian Men's Volleyball Championship. The Volleyroos made a single appearance at the FIVB World League in 1999, but the financial ramifications of the event would not see them compete again in that competition for many yearHistory In 2014, Australia once again joined the World League. Their final ranking was 5th out of 28 teams. In 2015 Team Ginkle, they participated again and ranked 8th out of 32 teams. Picking up wins against Italy and silver medalist Serbia, they have shown they are approaching the ability to match some of the world’s best teams. The Australian Volleyball Federation was founded in 1963, and the sport o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball At The 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's Qualification
The qualification for the 2016 Men's Olympic Volleyball Tournament was held from 8 September 2015 to 5 June 2016. Twelve teams qualified, the hosts, the FIVB World Cup champions and runners-up, five continental Olympic qualification tournament champions and four teams from two World Olympic qualification tournaments. Teams already qualified for the event were not eligible to play in the following qualification tournaments. Qualification summary Means of qualification Pool standing procedure For all qualification tournaments except North and South American qualification tournaments # Number of matches won # Match points # Sets ratio # Points ratio # Result of the last match between the tied teams Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 match points for the winner, 0 match points for the loser Match won 3–2: 2 match points for the winner, 1 match point for the loser For North American qualification tournament only # Number of matches won # Match points # Points ratio # Sets rati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 FIVB Volleyball World League
The 1999 FIVB Volleyball World League was the tenth edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament, played by 12 countries from 28 May to 17 July 1999. The Final Round was held in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Pools composition Intercontinental round Pool A Pool B Pool C Final round *Venue: Polideportivo Islas Malvinas, Mar del Plata, Argentina Pool play Pool D Pool E Final four Semifinals 3rd place match Final Final standing Awards *Most Valuable Player ** Osvaldo Hernández *Best Scorer ** Douglas Chiarotti *Best Libero ** Mirko Corsano *Best Blocker ** Pavel Pimienta *Best Setter ** Raúl Diago *Best Server ** Luigi Mastrangelo *Best Receiver ** Enrique de la Fuente External links1999 World League Results [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuela Men's National Volleyball Team
The Venezuela men's national volleyball team represents Venezuela in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches. In 1962 the squad claimed its first international medal (a bronze) at the South American Championship. The biggest success for Venezuela came in 2003, when the team won the Pan American Games. Results Olympic Games *2008 — 9th place *2020 — 12th place World Championship * 2002 — 17th place * 2006 — 17th place * 2010 — 19th place * 2014 — 17th place World League *1990 to 2000 — did not compete *2001 — 13th place *2002 — 13th place *2003 — 13th place *2004 — did not compete *2005 — 7th place *2006 — did not compete *2007 — did not compete *2008 — 13th place *2009 — 16th place *2010 to 2014 — did not compete *2015 — 30th place *2016 — 30th place *2017 — 34th place America Cup *1998 — 5th place *1999 — 6th place *2000 &mdas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qatar Men's National Volleyball Team
The Qatar men's national volleyball team represents Qatar in international volleyball competitions and friendly matches. As of 20 September 2021, the team was ranked 20th in the world. Qatar's best rank in Asian Championship 3rd place, 2023 year. History Qatar first appeared at the Asian Volleyball Championship in 1989. Qatar also finished fourth at the 2006 Asian Games which they hosted in Doha, after dropping their semifinal 3-1 to South Korea and the bronze medal match 3-2 to Saudi Arabia. Qatar jointly set the world record for the highest set score in its 45-43 victory over Venezuela on 11 June 2017. Results World Championship * 1949 to 2018 – Did not participate or Did not qualify * 2022 – 21st place * 2025 – Qualified World League * 1990 to 2009 – Did not participate * 2010 to 2015 – Did not qualify * 2016 – 31st place * 2017 – 32nd place Challenger Cup * 2018 – Did not qualify * 2019 – Did not qualify * 2022 – 7th place * 2023 – Runners- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
León, Guanajuato
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Spain Men's National Volleyball Team
The Spain men's national volleyball team is the national team of Spain. The team in 2007 won the European Championship, which is the most notable result achieved by the team to date. Results Olympic Games World Championship World Cup European Championship World League European League Mediterranean Games *1975 — Seventh place *1979 — Sixth place *1983 — Sixth place *1987 — Gold medal *1991 — bronze medal *1993 — Silver medal *2001 — Fifth place *2005 — Silver medal *2009 — Silver medal *2013 — did not participate *2018 — Silver medal *2022 — Silver medal Current squad The following is the Spanish roster in the 2017 Men's European Volleyball Championship. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia Men's National Volleyball Team
The Estonia men's national volleyball team ( et, Eesti meeste võrkpallikoondis) is controlled by the Estonian Volleyball Federation (''Eesti Võrkpalli Liit'') and represents Estonia in international volleyball competitions. The team has reached the European Championships six times ( 2009, 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021). Results Champions Runners up Third place Fourth place European Championship World League / Nations League From 2018, the World League was replaced by the Nations League. Challenger Cup European League Current squad The following is the roster of Estonia men's national volleyball team for the 2021 Men's European Volleyball Championship * Head coach: Cédric Énard * Assistant coach: Loïc Geiler * Assistant coach: Oliver Lüütsepp * Athletic trainer: Andrés Eduardo Esper * Statistic: Alar Rikberg * Team manager: Robin Ristmäe Statistics Most games for Estonia Players in bold are st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 FIVB Volleyball World League
The 2016 FIVB Volleyball World League was the 27th edition of the annual men's international volleyball tournament which was played by a record of 36 teams from 16 June to 17 July 2016. The Group 1 final round was held in Kraków, Poland. After being runners-up on five occasions, Serbia finally claimed their first World League after prevailing over Brazil in straight sets. The defending champions France claimed their first ever bronze medal at the World League after a fast victory in straight sets against Italy. Marko Ivović was elected the most valuable player. Canada secured their promotion into the 2017 World League Group 1 by sweeping hosts Portugal in straight sets in the Group 2 final four held in Matosinhos. In the Group 3 final four, held in Frankfurt, Germany, Slovenia defeated the home team in four sets to crown their first ever World League appearance. Additionally, the team coached by former World League champion and MVP Andrea Giani earned a spot for the Intercont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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