We will be in Manila and we will try to bring you many interesting material. while these are some basic things you need to know about the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship 2016.
There will be 8 participants, split into two Groups.
Group A: PSL-F2 Logistics Manila (Hosts, Philippines), Pomi Cassalmaggiore (2016 European Champions, Italy), Rexona-Sesc Rio (2016 South American Champions, Brazil), Eczacibasi VitrA (Wildcard, Turkey).
Group B: Bangkok Glass (2016 Asian Champions, Thailand), VakifBank Istanbul (Wildcard, Turkey), Volero Zurich (Wildcard, Switzerland), Hisamitsu Springs (Wildcard, Japan).
The team ranked first in Pool A after the Preliminary Round will play against the team ranked second in Pool B. The team ranked first in Pool B after the Preliminary Round will play against the team ranked second in Pool A.
The losers of the semifinal matches will playoff for the bronze medal. The winners of the semifinal matches will contest the final.
The reigning champions are the Turkish giants Eczacibasi VitrA, who will try to defend the throne this year.
In the previous 9 editions of the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship, Turkish and Brazilian clubs have had most success. Three trophies went to Brazil (Sadia Sao Paulo – 1991, Leites Nestle – 1993, Osasco – 2012), while Turkish clubs also clinched three titles (Fenerbahce – 2010, VakifBank – 2013, Eczacibasi – 2015). The remaining three titles ended up in Italy (Ravenna – 1992), Azerbaijan (Rabita – 2011) and Russia (Dinamo Kazan – 2014).
Who will take the gold at the 10th anniversary of the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship? Write the name of your favorite down in the comments.
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