Champions
It was a record fourth gold medal for China in their ninth participation at this age category, one more title than Brazil has won, added to their previous wins in 2001, 2003 and 2007 and the fifth overall medal. on the other hand the silver medal for USA is the best ever performance so far in 8 participations, the best before was the fourth position in 2003 and 2005.
Brazil maintained their position on the podium by gaining the bronze medal with a straight sets victory over the competition dark horses, Peru 3-0 (25-29, 25-12, 25-23, 25-12) in the third place match.
Brazil, the only team to participate in every edition of the World Championship U18 so far, got their second bronze medal in their history after 2003 edition to be added to 3 more gold in 1997, 2005 and 2009 and 4 silver medals in 1989, 1991, 1999 and 2001.
Japan finished 5th following a thrilling five setter against Serbia and Poland claimed the 7th with a win against Dominican Republic.
After the final, the Thai Minister of sport Mr Somporn Chaibabangyang, along with the FIVB Control Committee headed by Mr Theofanis Tsiokris honoured the best players with their trophies then the medallists China, USA and Brazil.
In case you missed some information, read Youth World Championship 2013.
