2005 Junior Women’s U 20 World Championship
Ankara & Istanbul, Turkey
23 – 31 July 2005

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Brazil win title once again

Ankara, Turkey, July 31, 2005 - The FIVB Junior Women’s U20 World Championship came to a close on Sunday night, here in Ankara, when Brazil claimed the trophy from Serbia & Montenegro, in an interesting four set match, that was a worthy conclusion to the tournament. Brazil became the title holder for the third successive time and also collected their fifth title overall.

In the final in Ankara (Ataturk Hall), Brazil beat Serbia & Montenegro 3-1 (22-25, 25-12,25-16,25-14), in a repeat result from the fifth day of the Preliminary round.

In their thirteen participation so far, Brazil have now won the trophy in 1987, 1989, 2001, 2003 and 2005 and finished second in 1991, 1995 and 1999.

Brazil received solid performances from their starters and sent out a warning to the Volleyball world, that they remain an indomitable school for tomorrow’s stars. More

Results of the Drawing of Lots
Pool A in Ankara
Brazil	USA	Croatia
Turkey	Serbia & Montenegro	Japan
Pool B in Istanbul
Russia	Egypt	Dominican Republic
Italy	China	Puerto Rico
Vacancies per Continent:  12 teams
Africa 1, Asia 2, Europe 5 (1 vacancy for organizing Federation), Norceca 3, South America 1

More info: Official Competition Website