Olympic champions are gathering for the Grand Prix 2013
Coach Zé Roberto Guimaraes has released his preliminary roster for the tournament which will be held from August 2 to September 1.
With the return of Sheilla, Thaissa, Fabiana and Fabi and the absence of Jaqueline, the “green and gold“ team is looking like this:
Setters: Dani Lins, Josefa Souza Fabiola, Claudia Silva.
Opposite: Sheilla Castro, Tandara Caixeta, Monique Pavão.
Receivers: Fernanda Garay, Natalia Pereira, Ellen Braga, Michelle Pavão, Priscila Daroit.
Middle blockers: Fabiana Claudino, Adenizia Silva, Juciely Silva, Leticia Hage, Thaissa Menezes, Ana Beatriz Correa Bia.
Liberos: Camila Brait, Fabiana Oliveira Fabi.
Most of the players on the roster recently competed at the 2013 Volley Masters in Switzerland and 2013 Alassio Cup with Brazil winning both tournaments.
Jaqueline is trying to take a season off and focus on starting a family with Murilo.
Paula Pequeno and Mari this past season played in Turkey but had to end it due to injuries.
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