Thailand tops at the VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup
Thailand became the new champion of the VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup and walked away with 10,000 USD in cash prize after defeating China's Liaoning 3-1 in the final match.
Thailand becomes the new champion of the VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup . (Photo: thethao247)
Thailand became the new champion of the VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup and walked away with 10,000 USD in cash prize after defeating China's Liaoning 3-1 in the final match.
The volleyball tournament took place in the southern province of Bac Lieu from July 24 to August 1, drawing the participation of 6 teams from Vietnam, China’s Liaoning and Nanjing provinces, Thailand, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the Philippines.
China’s Liaoning received 7,000 USD prize as a runner-up.
Meanwhile, Vietnamese team was honoured with a fair play prize and the consolation prize went to China’s Nanjing.
Setter Nguyen Linh Chi was presented with the Miss Volleyball title and the best outside hitter title came to two Thai players.-VNA
Although the national women's volleyball team have not played any matches during the last three months, they have risen nine steps to the 35th place in the world rankings.
Vietnam continued to maintain their victory run in the International Women's Volleyball - VTV Cup, defeating Liaoning of China on July 28 and thus staying put at the top of the charts.
Vietnam will meet Thailand's U23 squad in the semi-final of the International Women's Volleyball Tournament – VTV Cup in the southern province of Bac Lieu on July 31.
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Thailand becomes the new champion of the VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup . (Photo: thethao247)
