Russia
The two-time defending champions are looking for a stronger finish in the World Grand Champions Cup, after finishing seventh in the 2013 World Grand Prix. With forward-thinking coach Yury Marichev at the helm, Russia are starting another era by harnessing immense talent that will gradually take them back to their prominent form.
Russia’s best result in the World Grand Champions Cup was a first place finish in 1997.
The Grand Champions Cup has had a different winner for each of its five previous editions with Cuba (1993), Russia (1997), China (2001), Brazil (2005) and Italy (2009) all claiming the title. The U.S. captured the silver medal in the 2005 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup in its only podium finish in the five previous editions.
The FIVB Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup traditionally heralds the end of the international volleyball season and it has been renowned for always throwing up surprises.
The women’s tournament runs from November 12th to 17th, 2013.
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