Global Information2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix information
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Thailand |
| City | Bangkok (Group 1 Final) |
| Dates | 3 June – 10 July |
| Teams | 28 (from 5 confederations) |
| Venue(s) | 20 (in 20 host cities) |
| Champions |  Brazil (11th title) |
| Runners-up |  United States |
| Third place |  Netherlands |
| Fourth place |  Russia |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Natália Pereira |
| Best Setter | Nootsara Tomkom |
| Best OH | Sheilla Castro Kimberly Hill |
| Best MB | Rachael Adams Thaísa Menezes |
| Best OPP | Lonneke Slöetjes |
| Best Libero |  Lin Li |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 121 |
| Best scorer | Nataliya Goncharova (185 points) |
| Best spiker |  Paola Egonu (46.05%) |
| Best blocker | Irina Zaryazhko (1.22) |
| Best server | Ajcharaporn Kongyot (0.45) |
| Best setter |  Kanami Tashiro (4.86) |
| Best digger | Anna Malova (3.08) |
| Best receiver | Wilavan Apinyapong (53.85%) |
| Official website | |
| FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix | |
The 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix was the 24th edition of the annual women's international volleyball tournament played by 28 teams from 3 June to 10 July 2016. The Group 1 final round was held in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] Brazil captured their record eleventh title in the tournament after a 3–2 win over defending champions United States.[2] In the bronze medal match, The Netherlands prevailed in five sets over Russia.[3] Natália Pereira was elected the most valuable player.[4]
In the Group 2 finals held in Varna, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic defeated Poland in five sets and earned a promotion to Group 1 for the 2017 season.[5][6]
Moreover, in the Group 3 finals in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Croatia defeated the home team in straight sets to earn a promotion to Group 2 in the 2017 edition.[7][8]
- ^ "2016 World Grand Prix Finals hosts confirmed". FIVB.org. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Brazil down USA in five-setter to clinch World Grand Prix title". FIVB.org. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Netherlands stun Russia in five-setter to claim Bronze". FIVB.org. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Brazil win record 11th title in World Grand Prix". FIVB.org. 10 July 2016. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Martínez spearheads dominican golden triumph in Varna". FIVB.org. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Dominican Republic get the gold, Emiliya Nikolova gets the groom". FIVB.org. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Croatia claim Group 3 gold with Fabris' 27-point effort". FIVB.org. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ "Croatia on top of the podium for FIVB World Grand Prix 2016 Group 3". FIVB.org. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.