The U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team is geared up for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As the top-ranked team in the world, they have been placed into Pool B alongside China, the second-ranked team, and four other formidable competitors.
In Pool B, the U.S. Women will also face off against Serbia, Italy, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico. Pool A, on the other hand, consists of host Brazil, Russia, Japan, Korea, Argentina, and Cameroon.
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The allocation of the 12 qualified teams to their respective pools was based on the FIVB world ranking as of January 1, 2016, and through the serpentine system. The top four teams from each pool at the end of the group stage will advance to the quarterfinals.
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The U.S. Women’s team is determined to make history by winning their first Olympic gold medal, following their consecutive silver medals in 2008 and 2012. Previously, they won silver in the 1984 Olympics and bronze in the 1992 Olympics.
The team has been performing exceptionally well, winning six out of their last seven tournaments, starting with the 2014 FIVB World Championship in Italy. Their journey to the 2016 Olympics was secured by claiming victory in the 2016 NORCECA Olympic Qualifier held in Lincoln, Nebraska, this past January.
Leading up to the Olympic Games, the U.S. will have two encounters with China in the FIVB World Grand Prix. Matches are scheduled for June 12 in Ningbo, China, and June 26 in Hong Kong. The two teams might also face off in the FIVB World Grand Prix Finals, which will be held from July 6-10 in Bangkok, Thailand. Additionally, Team USA will take on Japan and Netherlands in the preliminary schedule.
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The highly anticipated Olympic Games will kick off on August 6 and conclude with the medal matches on August 20.
Notes:
- Brazil has emerged as the victor in the last two Olympic Games, defeating Team USA in both 2008 and 2012.
- Puerto Rico, Argentina, and Cameroon will make their debut appearances in women’s volleyball at the Olympics.
- Russia is aiming to end a 12-year Olympic medal drought after securing silver in the 2004 Olympics.
- China came out on top in the most recent FIVB major event, the 2015 FIVB World Cup, defeating Serbia, who won silver, and Team USA, who claimed the bronze medal.
FAQs
Q: Who are the top-ranked teams in the U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball pool?
A: The U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team is joined by China, Serbia, Italy, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico in Pool B.
Q: How are the teams allocated to their respective pools?
A: The teams are placed into their Olympic pool based on the FIVB world ranking as of January 1, 2016, and through the serpentine system.
Q: What is the history of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team at the Olympics?
A: The U.S. Women’s team has secured consecutive silver medals in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. They also won silver in 1984 and bronze in 1992.
Summary
The U.S. Women’s Olympic Volleyball Team, the top-ranked team in the world, has been placed into Pool B for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. They will face fierce competition from China, Serbia, Italy, Netherlands, and Puerto Rico. The allocation of teams to their respective pools was determined by the FIVB world ranking and the serpentine system. The U.S. Women’s team is determined to win their first Olympic gold medal after consecutive silver medals in 2008 and 2012. They have been performing exceptionally well in recent tournaments and will also compete in the FIVB World Grand Prix. The Olympic Games will commence on August 6 and conclude on August 20.
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