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No 133 March 2005 English edition FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE DE VOLLEYBALL 2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005 Junior Women’s World All eyes on Africa with first final round tickets Championship draw announced on offer The Drawing of Lots for “These women are the players of the The international Volleyball family will the preliminary round of future and we are looking forward to focus all its attention on Egypt to see the 2005 Women’s U- the unfolding of their skills and strength which two African teams will claim the 20 World Championship, as they compete in Ankara and Istanbul first two men’s and women’s tickets on to be held in Turkey in July”, said Mr. Franz Schmied, FIVB offer for a spot in the 2006 World Cham- from 23 to 31 July, took place on Sports consultant. pionships final round in Japan when first and second round tournaments take March 22 in Ankara, Turkey in the Results of the Drawing of lots of the 2005 presence of Mr. Mehmet Atalay, place in Cairo from March 17-26. U-20 Junior Women’s World Championship Starting on March 17, a three-day African Turkish Youth and Sport Director, Place and date: Turkey 23 to 31 July 2005 women’s first round tournament begins Dr. Hüsnü Can, President of the Pool A: Brazil, USA, Croatia, Turkey, while one week later, on March 24, an Turkish Volleyball Federation, Mr. Serbia and Montenegro, Japan African men’s second round tournament Yuri Chesnokov, FIVB Executive Pool B: China, Puerto Rico, Russia, starts with both tournament winners Vice President and numerous Italy, Egypt, Dominican Republic claiming the distinguished honour of other dignitaries, guests, MATCH SCHEDULE being the first teams to advance through journalists and television crews. 23 July - Pool A to the final round of the 2006 World BRA vs. JPN, USA vs. SCG, CRO vs. TUR Championships in Japan. As hosts, the A total of 12 teams will compete in Pool B Japanese men’s and women’s teams have two pools in two different cities. Pool A, RUS vs. PUR, EGY vs. CHN, DOM vs. ITA automatically received a final round spot, composed of Turkey, Croatia, Serbia & 24 July - Pool A along with the defending champions ñ Montenegro, United States, Japan and JPN vs. TUR, SCG vs. CRO, BRA vs. USA the Brazilian men and Italian women’s Brazil will play in Ankara, and Pool B, Pool B teams. A total of 48 teams – 24 men and 24 made up of Italy, Russia, Egypt, Puerto PUR vs. ITA, CHN vs. DOM, RUS vs. EGY women – will compete in the final round. Rico, Dominican Republic and China 25 July - Pool A The two African tournaments, which will compete in Istanbul. USA vs. JPN, CRO vs. BRA, TUR vs. SCG have attracted unprecedented televi- “This promises to be an exciting event Pool B sion coverage from the likes of Egyptian since these are all young budding ath- EGY vs. PUR, DOM vs. RUS, ITA vs. CHN TV, Egyptian Satellite Channel and Nile letes working their way towards the 2006 27 July - Pool A sports channel, will confirm the first two World Championships in Japan as well JPN vs. SCG, BRA vs. TUR, USA vs. CRO teams to claim one of the five men’s and as the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing,” Pool B women’s final round vacancies on offer stated Dr. Rubén Acosta, FIVB President PUR vs. CHN, RUS vs. ITA, EGY vs. DOM for Africa. Of the 44 final round vacan- “The fact that they are all emerging future 28 July - Pool A cies (remembering the Japanese and Bra- champions adds an element of surprise, CRO vs. JPN, TUR vs. USA, SCG vs. BRA zilian men’s teams and the Japanese and the favourites not having been singled Pool B Italian women’s teams have automati- out yet.” DOM vs. PUR, ITA vs. EGY, CHN vs. RUS cally received a final round berth) they are divided up into the following: Africa VOLLEYBALL – 5, Asia – 9, Norceca – 10, South America – 4 and Europe – 16. 2006 Men’s World Championship - AVC Both tournaments will feature four teams Results of the First Round Pool C in Cebu, Philippines each: - Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa and Botswana in the women’s tournament Date Teams Set Result per set (points) Total Time while Egypt, Cameroon, RD Congo and Points Sudan face off in the men’s competition. 1 2 3 4 5 02-Mar PHI - MAC 3-0 25-13 25-17 25-19 75-49 1:16 02-Mar INA - TGA 3-0 25-15 25-19 25-14 75-48 1:01 03-Mar MAC - TGA 3-0 29-27 25-20 25-21 79-68 1:18 03-Mar TPE - PHI 3-0 25-21 25-14 25-20 75-55 1:16 04-Mar TPE - TGA 3-0 25-15 25-18 25-15 75-48 1:07 04-Mar MAC - INA 0-3 17-25 19-25 11-25 47-75 1:10 05-Mar MAC - TPE 0-3 17-25 10-25 17-25 44-75 1:03 05-Mar PHI - INA 0-3 15-25 20-25 20-25 55-75 1:01 06-Mar INA - TPE 1-3 17-25 22-25 25-22 24-26 88-98 1:34 Egypt will face Sudan a second time 06-Mar PHI - TGA 3-2 25-27 25-20 23-25 25-21 15-12 113-105 1:55 for the berth to the WC in Japan 2006 Find out more at www.fivb.org Volleyball 2006 MEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP VOLLEYBALL Chinese Taipei heads off St. Lucia gearing up Indonesia for for “largest ever festival of elite Volleyball” tournament honours The St. Lucia Volleyball Association is Instructor, to assist us.” The winner of the Having already secured pulling out all the stops to make sure first round tournament in Trinidad will the two tickets on offer to they can progress as far as possible at advance to a second round tournament advance to the second round the 2006 Men’s World Championships in in Cuba, where a ticket to the final round of the 2006 Men’s Volleyball what they have branded “the largest ever in Japan in 2006 will be on offer. World Championships, Chi- festival of elite Volleyball”. nese Taipei and Indonesia President Brian Louisy says a major effort Meanwhile, President of the St. Lucia fought out an exhilarating will be made to make sure their overseas Olympic Committee (SLOC), Richard four-set match at the first round tourna- players will be available for a Norceca Peterkin, noted that the FIVB Mini School ment (Asia Pool C) in Cebu City, Philip- first round tournament in Trinidad, from Volleyball Programme is one method pines, with Chinese Taipei winning the May 23-29, 2005 when Trinidad & Tobago of how SLOC and the Volleyball Asso- competition with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 22- hosts, Anguilla, St. Kitts, Dominica and ciation can work together to encourage 25, 26-24) victory. St. Lucia as part of the St. Lucia’s deter- more young people in school and in the The match was an effective final for tour- mination to take the sport of Volleyball to communities to practice a sport, and at nament honours with over 5,000 passion- the next level. the same time introduce them to com- ate fans in attendance and it was Chinese Louisy explained that the 2006 World petitive Volleyball. Taipei, ranked 39th on the FIVB rankings, Championship journey is the Associa- The programme is a new approach to who prevailed over a side ranked two tion’s “big venture” for 2005, and called the teaching and playing of Volleyball, places lower than them. on everyone who was interested in the which is designed for physical education Having won the first two sets comfort- sport to help it on the road to Japan. classes; uses simplified techniques; is ably Chinese Taipei were caught napping “The chances of making it all the way are adaptable to facilities; and focuses in on in the third when Indonesia pulled a set slim, but not impossible,” Louisy said. learning through preparation. back as the match went past the hour “We have to defeat many a goliath along “We need to find more programmes like mark. But Chinese Taipei soon rectified the way but we know that we have great this that will encourage physical activ- things again and it wasn’t long after that sling shots with us and we will be pre- ity, bring children, parents, teachers and they were celebrating their first round pared. We are seeking technical assist- community leaders together on a regular tournament win. ance to help prepare the team,” he said. basis, and promote the value of team- Final standings for Asia Pool C: Chinese “Our plan also includes inviting our good work, fair play, goodwill and healthy Taipei (second round qualifier), Indone- friend Paul Brasson, FIVB Coaching lifestyles,” Peterkin said. sia (second round qualifier), the Philip- pines, Macau and Tonga. VOLLEYBALL Chinese Taipei will now head to Kaza- khstan to play the hosts, Korea and Substantial Funding for Volleyball in England another first round qualifier in a second round tournament in Almaty from June Soon after the successful hosting of the Volleyball England’s “Whole Sport Plan” 17-19. Indonesia, meanwhile, plays India, 1st Round of the FIVB World Champion- is based on increasing numbers of people China and another first round qualifier in ships in Sheffield, Volleyball England participating in Volleyball, particularly a second round tournament in Chennai have received a significant boost from at grassroots level and will mean new from June 24-26.