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Italy on Top with Second Successive Crown OFFICIAL BULLETIN N° 70 | DECEMBER 2011 EDITION IN ENGLISH WORLD CUP World Cup a celebration ITALY ON TOP WITH SECOND for Japan SUCCESSIVE CROWN With both the men’s and women’s World Cups now at an end, December gives us a good chance to reflect on just how spectacular they were and, more importantly, the impact they had. It was important for the FIVB to hold the events in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami in March. These two disasters, coupled with the subsequent nuclear Italy celebrate as they claimed the 2011 crown in front of a packed crowd in Tokyo, Japan concern, would be a blow to any country’s resolve so, having received assurances that There were amazing and emotional scenes at Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo on November the safety of all participants was not in 18 as defending champions Italy clinched the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup jeopardy, it was imperative that the FIVB 2011 title for the second time in a row. World Cups went ahead in Japan not only for the sake of the volleyball fans but the With the victory Italy guaranteed Japan’s win, which put the hosts into fourth entire nation as a whole. themselves a place at the London 2012 position with 24 points, was only their Olympic Games. They will be joined by third against the Americans in the past 12 Many people said to me during my travels USA, who narrowly missed out on top spot matches and first ever in straight sets with in Japan that sport, and in particular the after a straight sets (29-27, 25-23, 25-18) the rally point system dating back to 1998. World Cup, was a welcome diversion. This loss to hosts Japan, as well as China, who was heart-warming knowing that although denied the same side the bronze medal It was an incredible end to a sensational volleyball may not directly solve disasters, with a 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-21) win over tournament which had permutations for it can help give a mental break to those Germany on the final day. the title and the Olympics tickets running in anguish. Now the world is discussing right until the penultimate set. For Italy how sport can create social and economic “I am really happy because we have won it marked their second title in four World improvement. For social improvement sport this very important competition two times Cups – on the way creating an amazing may provide a connection in the future. For in a row,” Italy coach Massimo Barbolini run of 20 consecutive victories, second to economic improvement, sport competition said. “Returning to win after four years Cuba’s 22 – and highlighted a serious turn may bring promising expectations. is really something that makes me very around after a disappointing European proud. This is a very difficult tournament Championship where they finished fourth. The Japanese fans continually impress and after winning 10 games, we deserved It is the Squadra Azzura’s fourth ever FIVB with their passion and knowledge of the the victory. I’m really proud of my team.” title after a Grand Champions Cup win in game. They made each match spectacular 2009 and World Championship triumph in and encouraged the players to compete at “I have been playing volleyball all my life,” 2002, added to the 2007 World Cup crown. their best for victory. These fans aren’t just Italian MVP Carolina Costagrande said. fans of Japan but FIVB fans as well, helping “Winning the title and the (MVP) award Italy, who are one of only five countries to promote volleyball in the best possible is by far the biggest achievement in my to capture the World Cup, are also only way. It is thanks to them, as well as the career. We entered the World Cup as a the third team to win back-to-back World organisers, that both tournaments were wild card but there was no pressure to Cup titles after China (1981 and 1985) deemed so successful. win and defend the title, instead we used and Cuba, who clinched it four times in it (being a wild card) to our advantage to succession (1989, 1991, 1995 and 1999). Mr Jizhong Wei, FIVB President play at a good level.” Continued on page 2 2 Continued from page 1 after easily disposing of Algeria in straight For USA, second place is their best ever sets (25-19, 25-14, 25-18) while Korea Fiorin full of praise for Italy result following two third place finishes moved up to ninth with their third win of in 2003 and 2007. The silver medal also the competition after beating Argentina in Former Italian star Valentina Fiorin said that moved them ahead of Japan to fifth straight sets (25-17, 28-26, 25-23). MVP Carolina Costagrande and Paola Croce place on the honours table for all FIVB For the Dominican Republic, their eighth were central aspects to her country’s victory tournaments with 17 medals (four gold, six place finish was their best ever after a 10th at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup VOLLEYBALL silver and seven bronze) while for China, and ninth in 2003 and 2007 respectively. 2011 in her FIVB blog following the final. the bronze medal adds to their three gold, The FIVB Women’s World Cup, which takes one silver and two other bronze making place every four years and offers tickets “Costagrande was so good in every aspect them the most successful team in World to the London 2012 Olympic Games to of the game. She can do everything from Cup history with seven medals, ahead of the three medallists, was followed by the passing, spiking from all positions, digging Cuba and Russia on six. men’s tournament in Japan which ran from and blocking. She’s a complete player – At the Tokyo Metropolitan, Brazil secured November 20 to December 4. Full results positive and most of all, she can be a leader fifth place after powering past the will be included in the January edition of 100 per cent. Dominican Republic in straight sets (25- World Volley News. 21, 25-10, 25-17). Serbia finished seventh Paola Croce’s defence has been significant in Italy’s matches. It was good that she was FIVB VOLLEYBALL Women’s WORLD CUP FINAL STANDING called in again by the national team after 1 Italy 7 Serbia several years. I think she was ready and had 2 USA 8 Dominican Republic good motivation. But all the girls have been 3 China 9 Korea great.” 4 Japan 10 Argentina 5 Brazil 11 Algeria 6 Germany 12 Kenya FIVB VOLLEYBALL Women’s WORLD CUP BEST PLAYERS Best Spiker Destinee Hooker (USA) Best Blocker Christiane Fürst (GER) Best Server Bethania de la Cruz De Peña (DOM) Best Libero Nam Jie Youn (KOR) Best Receiver Fabiana Oliveira (BRA) Best Setter Takeshita Yoshie (JPN) Fiorin was one of a number of bloggers for the FIVB Best Scorer Bethania de La Cruz De Peña (DOM) during the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Cup Most Valuable Player Carolina Costagrande (ITA) Nalbert predicts tight tournament Brazilian world and Olympic champion Nalbert believed the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Cup was likely to be the tightest in recent memory in a blog published for the FIVB website in November. Italy’s Carolina Costagrande (left) was named MVP as the tournament drew to a close in front of thousands However, he still thought his former team of passionate fans would reign supreme and clinch their third crown in a row following the tournament FIVB WORLD RANKINGS which took place from November 20 to December 4 in Japan. USA END BRAZIL'S FOUR-YEAR REIGN ON TOP “For me, Brazil are certainly the favourites for the men’s World Cup this time around, but Brazil were knocked off their perch at the FIVB SENIOR WORLD RANKING - WOMEN they will need to be careful as the system is top of the FIVB women’s senior world 1 USA (2) very difficult and very tough,” he said. “We ranking for the first time in four years by 2 Brazil (1) need all our players in good shape. When USA after a disappointing FIVB Volleyball 3 Japan (4) I was captain in 2003, Bernardinho told us Women’s World Cup as the latest version of 4 Italy (7) that he needed us in good shape and he the standings was released on November 18. 5 China (6) knows that this is the key to the tournament. 6 Russia (3) “This will be the most competitive edition in Ze Roberto’s team finished fifth at the 7 Serbia (5) recent times.” Olympic qualifying tournament and as a 8 Germany (9) For full coverage of the Men’s World Cup result are now second in the ranking. USA’s 9 Cuba (8) keep an eye out for the January edition of World Cup silver medal saw them move up 10 Turkey (10) World Volley News. one spot while champions Italy climbed three 10 Dominican Republic (14) To read other blogs from the tournament places to fourth and Japan one place to third. Brackets () denote previous World Ranking visit www.fivb.org WWW.FIVB.ORG 3 SWATCH WORLD TOUR RECORD NINE GRAND SLAMS SCHEDULED FOR SWATCH WORLD TOUR 2012 The FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World June 18 to 24 followed by the FIVB Beach Tour 2012 schedule will feature a total Volleyball World Cup Olympic Qualification of 14 events in 15 countries over a from June 25 to July 1, both of which seven-month period, including a record- offer duos a last chance at qualification.
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