2003 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup
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The 2003 FIVB Women's World Cup was held from 1 to 15 November 2003 in Japan. Twelve women's national teams played in cities all over Japan for the right to a fast lane ticket into the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Tournament details | |
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Host nation | Japan |
Dates | 1–15 November |
Teams | 12 |
Venue(s) | (in 7 host cities) |
Champions | China (3rd title) |
Tournament awards | |
MVP | Małgorzata Glinka |
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Teams were made up as follows: hosts Japan, continental champions and vice-champions from Europe, Asia, NORCECA and South America, continental champion from Africa, and two wild-card teams nominated jointly by the FIVB and the Japan Volleyball Association. Teams played a single-round robin format (66 games overall), in two parallel groups (site A and site B). The women played in Tokyo, Kagoshima, Nagoya, Toyama, Sapporo, Sendai, and Osaka.
- Japan — Host
- Egypt — African Champions
- China — Asian Champions
- Poland — European Champions
- United States — NORCECA Champions
- Brazil — South American Champions
- South Korea — Asian bronze medalists
- Turkey — European Vice-champions
- Cuba — NORCECA Vice-champions
- Argentina — South American Vice-champions
- Italy — Wild-card
- Dominican Republic — Wild-card
Further information: 2003 FIVB Women's World Cup Squads