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The FIVB World Grand Champions Cup features a total of six teams per gender with the hosts Japan being joined by the continental winners from Asia, Europe, NORCECA and South America with an additional country selected by the FIVB. Africa do not have an automatic spot in the tournament after finishing the 2012 Olympic Games as the lowest ranked confederation amongst the five.
Men’s competition
To date, four of the six countries taking part in the FIVB Men’s Grand Champions Cup have been decided. The AVC participant – decided through the AVC Men’s Continental Championship, which is currently taking place in Dubai and will end on October 6 – will join hosts Japan, the USA, Brazil and Russia and the FIVB/JVA/NTA selection at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Grand Champions Cup in November.
Women’s competition
In the women’s competition, hosts Japan will play alongside Brazil, Russia, Thailand, the USA and the FIVB/JVA/NTA selection.
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