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Article Mon, May 18 2009
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, May 18, 2009. Defending and three-time world champions China will pit their expertise against Peru, as European champions Belgium challenge Asian winners Japan on the Opening Day of the "Federbrau" 11th FIVB Girls' Youth Volleyball World Championship next July 3.
The world-class competition featuring the Women's Under-18 players will take place from July 3-12 in Nakhon Ratchasima, a province some 250km northeast of the capital Bangkok.
The drawing of lots was held today at the Sima Thani Hotel. Pool A comprises hosts Thailand, Serbia, Egypt and Germany, while reigning champions China, Turkey, African champions Tunisia and Peru will play in Pool B.
Pool C consists of two-time world champions Brazil, Italy, Dominican Republic and Slovakia; Asian winners and two-time world champions Japan, NORCECA champions USA, NORCECA runners-up Mexico and European champions Belgium have been drawn in Pool D, which is being referred to as the Group of Death.
Thailand Volleyball Association President Pongpayome Wasaphuti confirmed that Thailand is now 100 percent ready to stage the prestigious competition and added he is confident the tournament will be a great success.
"We are ready to host the top-flight competition," Pongpayome said. "I think the province has valuable experience in organizing major tournaments, including the 2007 FIVB Women’s Junior World Championship. It will be a good stamp of approval if we can make it another success. I dare say everything is OK in all aspects," he continued. "Although many sides still worry about the outbreak of the swine flu, I can guarantee you that we have excellent measures on keeping the outbreak under control, effectively and efficiently. Only a few cases were initially feared here, but have since been cleared. We also have well-trained medical teams on standby for any emergency.”
At the previous edition in Tijuana & Mexicali, Mexico two years ago, China captured their third world title after beating Turkey 3-1 in the final. This is the second time that Thailand will host the Girls' Youth World Championship, following the staging of the fifth edition in 1997 in Chiang Mai.
Following are the results of the drawing of lots:
Pool A: Thailand, Serbia, Egypt, Germany
Pool B: China, Turkey, Tunisia, Peru
Pool C: Brazil, Italy, Dominican Republic, Slovakia
Pool D: Japan, USA, Mexico, Belgium
Match schedule for the preliminaries:
Friday, July 3:
Pool A: Serbia vs. Germany, Egypt vs. Thailand
Pool B: Turkey vs. Tunisia, China vs. Peru
Pool C: Italy vs. Dominican Republic, Slovakia vs. Brazil
Pool D: USA vs. Mexico, Belgium vs. Japan
Saturday, July 4:
Pool A: Germany vs. Thailand, Serbia vs. Egypt
Pool B: Tunisia vs. Peru, Turkey vs. China
Pool C: Dominican Republic vs. Brazil, Italy vs. Slovakia
Pool D: Mexico vs. Japan, USA vs. Belgium
Sunday, July 5:
Pool A: Egypt vs. Germany, Thailand vs. Serbia
Pool B: China vs. Tunisia, Peru vs. Turkey
Pool C: Slovakia vs. Dominican Republic, Brazil vs. Italy
Pool D: Belgium vs. Mexico, Japan vs. USA
The world-class competition featuring the Women's Under-18 players will take place from July 3-12 in Nakhon Ratchasima, a province some 250km northeast of the capital Bangkok.
The drawing of lots was held today at the Sima Thani Hotel. Pool A comprises hosts Thailand, Serbia, Egypt and Germany, while reigning champions China, Turkey, African champions Tunisia and Peru will play in Pool B.
Pool C consists of two-time world champions Brazil, Italy, Dominican Republic and Slovakia; Asian winners and two-time world champions Japan, NORCECA champions USA, NORCECA runners-up Mexico and European champions Belgium have been drawn in Pool D, which is being referred to as the Group of Death.
Thailand Volleyball Association President Pongpayome Wasaphuti confirmed that Thailand is now 100 percent ready to stage the prestigious competition and added he is confident the tournament will be a great success.
"We are ready to host the top-flight competition," Pongpayome said. "I think the province has valuable experience in organizing major tournaments, including the 2007 FIVB Women’s Junior World Championship. It will be a good stamp of approval if we can make it another success. I dare say everything is OK in all aspects," he continued. "Although many sides still worry about the outbreak of the swine flu, I can guarantee you that we have excellent measures on keeping the outbreak under control, effectively and efficiently. Only a few cases were initially feared here, but have since been cleared. We also have well-trained medical teams on standby for any emergency.”
At the previous edition in Tijuana & Mexicali, Mexico two years ago, China captured their third world title after beating Turkey 3-1 in the final. This is the second time that Thailand will host the Girls' Youth World Championship, following the staging of the fifth edition in 1997 in Chiang Mai.
Following are the results of the drawing of lots:
Pool A: Thailand, Serbia, Egypt, Germany
Pool B: China, Turkey, Tunisia, Peru
Pool C: Brazil, Italy, Dominican Republic, Slovakia
Pool D: Japan, USA, Mexico, Belgium
Match schedule for the preliminaries:
Friday, July 3:
Pool A: Serbia vs. Germany, Egypt vs. Thailand
Pool B: Turkey vs. Tunisia, China vs. Peru
Pool C: Italy vs. Dominican Republic, Slovakia vs. Brazil
Pool D: USA vs. Mexico, Belgium vs. Japan
Saturday, July 4:
Pool A: Germany vs. Thailand, Serbia vs. Egypt
Pool B: Tunisia vs. Peru, Turkey vs. China
Pool C: Dominican Republic vs. Brazil, Italy vs. Slovakia
Pool D: Mexico vs. Japan, USA vs. Belgium
Sunday, July 5:
Pool A: Egypt vs. Germany, Thailand vs. Serbia
Pool B: China vs. Tunisia, Peru vs. Turkey
Pool C: Slovakia vs. Dominican Republic, Brazil vs. Italy
Pool D: Belgium vs. Mexico, Japan vs. USA