The 2010

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. The

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claimed their 3rd title and

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of the United States won the Most Valuable Player award.

Competing nations

The following national teams qualified:

Teams

Calendar

Standing and tie-breaking procedure

Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 points for the winner, 0 points for the loser
Match won 3–2: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser
In case of tie, the teams will be classified according to the following criteria:
number of matches won, points ratio and sets ratio

Preliminary rounds

Ranking

The host China and top five teams in the preliminary round advanced to the final round.

First round

Group A

Group B

Group C

Second round

Group D

Group E

Group F

Third round

Group G

Group H

Group I

Final round

*Venue:

Final ranking

Overall ranking

Individual awards

*Most valuable player: ** *Best spiker: ** *Best blocker: ** *Best server: ** *Best libero: ** *Best setter: ** *Best scorer: **

References

External links

Official website of the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix
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2010 in Chinese sport International volleyball competitions hosted by China

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