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2019 in Review – Japan topple Italy in classic U20 final

Lausanne, Switzerland, December 22, 2019 – Japan had to fight hard to come back from two sets down against Italy to win gold at the Mexico 2019 FIVB Volleyball U20 Women’s World Championship in Aguascalientes.

Japan beat Italy in five-set comeback to win Women's U20 World Championship

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 21, 2019 - Japan defeated Italy in a five-set comeback 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-19, 15-12) to win the title match of the twentieth FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Mayu Ishikawa of Japan named Women’s U20 World Championship Most Valuable Player

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 21, 2019 - Outside hitter Mayu Ishikawa was named the Most Valuable Player of the twentieth edition of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship after undefeated Japan won the gold medal match against Italy in a five-set thriller 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-19, 15-12).

Serbia claim 9th place at WU20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, Sunday July 22, 2019 - The last day of the FIVB Volleyball Women's U20 World Championship was a day full of emotions and goodbyes. There were tough matches but also new friendships created as the 20th edition of the tournament came to an end in Leon, which featured the final classification matches of the event.

Mexico and Serbia to play for 9th at WU20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, Saturday 20, 2019 - Spectators from Mexico and Latin America converged at the Domo de la Feria to witness the classification matches at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship.

Italy to clash with Japan in Women’s U20 World Championship title match

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 20, 2019 - Italy will clash with Japan in the title match of the twentieth edition of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship after winning thrilling five-set semifinals against Turkey and Russia respectively in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Setter Tsukasa Nakagawa a decision maker for Japan at WU20 World Championship

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 20, 2019 - Setter Tsukasa Nakagawa is the decision maker in Japan’s line-up, playing a key part in Japan’s unbeaten record entering the final four of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Argentina, Mexico, Peru and Serbia to battle for ninth place at WU20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, Thursday 19, 2019 - Over 4,000 spectators flocked to the Domo de la Feria this Thursday to support the teams playing on the last day of the second round at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship in Leon, Guanajuato.

Japan, Italy, Russia, Turkey reach WU20 World Championship semifinals

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 18, 2019 - It has come to the final four teams at the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship in Aguascalientes with Japan, Italy, Russia and Turkey reaching the semifinals in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Japan retain undefeated mark at WU20 World Championship

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 17, 2019 - Japan beat Turkey in a five-set comeback thriller 3-2 (22-25, 20-25, 25-15, 25-19, 18-16) to remain undefeated in the second round of the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Serbia, Argentina and Mexico victorious at Women´s U20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, July 18, 2019 - Serbia, Mexico and Argentina are in the third round after claiming two victories in their groups. Tomorrow Peru and the Dominican Republic will play to join the 9th to 12th position bracket at the FIVB Women's U20 World Championship.

Italy, Japan, Russia, Turkey off to a great start in WU20 World Championship second round

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 16, 2019 - Italy, Japan, Russia and Turkey are off to a great start in the second round of the FIVB Volleyball Women's U201 World Championship after winning their first matches in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

A new round and a new start at the WU20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, July 16, 2019 - The Dominican Republic and Cuba got the attention of over 3000 spectators at the Domo de la Feria in Leon with a spectacular five set match.

Top eight begin second round at Women’s U20 World Championship

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 15, 2019 - The top eight teams that emerged from the preliminary round are set to start the second round of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship on Tuesday at the host city Aguascalientes in Mexico.

Russia, Poland, China and Turkey in the top 8 of the WU20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, July 14, 2019 - The first round is over and the teams showed what they were capable of on the court. The leaders of Pools B and C are on their way to Aguascalientes to play the second round of the Women’s U20 World Championship.

Japan, Italy, USA, Brazil finish top of pools at WU20 World Championship host city Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 14, 2019 – The preliminary round came to an end at the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship with Japan, Italy, United States and Brazil as the top four finishers in hosting city Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Japan and Italy extend winning ways in WU20 World Championship pool in Aguascalientes

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 13, 2019 - Japan and Italy are the only two teams that remain undefeated and are one step closer to qualify into the next round of the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Pools B and C remain undecided at WU20 World Championship

Leon, Mexico, July 13, 2019 - The results of this Friday reflect the good level of the different teams participating at the U20 FIVB Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Leon, Mexico.

Ruth Enweonwu leads Italy in U20 World Championship opener

Aguascalientes, Mexico, July 12, 2019 - Ruth Enweonwu, with 23 points, led Italy in claiming their first victory beating the United States in four sets 3-1 (28-26, 18-25, 30-28, 25-22) in the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship opener in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

Peru eye second round in Aguascalientes

Leon, Mexico, July 12, 2019 - Peru persevered to a 3-2 (29-27, 18-25, 25-19, 20-25, 19-17) victory over China in the first match of Pool B at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship in Leon, Mexico.

Mexico host second consecutive Women’s U20 World Championship

Aguascalientes / Leon, Mexico, July 11, 2019 - Mexico will host for the second consecutive year the FIVB Volleyball Women’s U20 World Championship to be held in Aguascalientes and Leon, Guanajuato starting on July 12 with the preliminary round.

Women's U20 World Championship draw held in Mexico

Lausanne, Switzerland, June 19, 2019 - A draw was held in Mexico on Tuesday to decide the pool composition of the FIVB Volleyball Women's U20 World Championship which will take place in the cities of Aguascalientes and Leon from July 12 to 21.

Egypt, Tunisia, Mexico, Bahrain to host Age-Group World Championships in 2019

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 28, 2018 – Four countries will host FIVB Age-Group World Championships in 2019, including Egypt, Tunisia, Mexico and Bahrain. The tournaments will take place from July to August 2019, with host cities and dates to be announced in due course.

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