2007 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix
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The FIVB World Grand Prix 2007 was the fifteenth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, which is the female equivalent of the Men's Volleyball World League.
Tournament details | |
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Host nation | China (Final) |
Dates | 4 August – 26 August |
Teams | 12 |
Venue(s) | 7 (in 7 host cities) |
Champions | Netherlands (1st title) |
Runners-up | China |
Third place | Italy |
Fourth place | Russia |
Tournament awards | |
MVP | Manon Flier |
Official website | |
Tournament website | |
The 2007 World Grand Prix lasted four weeks with a total number of 65 matches. During the first, second, and third week, each team played nine matches in total. Preliminary rounds were staged in Japan (3x), Italy, Poland, Macau, Hong Kong, Russia, and Chinese Taipei.
The final round was played in Ningbo, PR China, at Beilun Gymnasium, over five days and the best six teams from the preliminary rounds. A round robin system was played to decide the 2007 World Grand Prix Champion.