Joint Asia Continental and World Olympic Qualification Tournament starts Friday – Volleyball news

Following the stupendous success of Women’s World Olympic Qualifiers in Japan, the joint venture of AVC and FIVB Olympic Qualification Tournament is set to start on coming Friday, June 1.

Only two Olympic Tickets will be on stake, while eight teams from China, Iran, Australia, Japan, Korea, Puerto Rico, Serbia and Venezuela will come into stride. The FIVB Men’s Olympic Qualification Tournament will take place from June 1-10. Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan will provide the backdrop for Men’s Olympic Qualifiers.

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Korea sends hosts Japan to first loss in the tournament – Volleyball news

Korea proved to be a detractor for host Japan in the fourth match of 2012 FIVB Women’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament and sent the home squad to its first loss in the campaign.

Korea defeated Japan on Wednesday night, while the action took place at Tokyo Metropolitan Gym in front of 10,000 spectators. In the four-set game, Japan could only manage to claim one frame.

On the other hand, visiting team emerged successful in three flights and settled for victory. Japan now stands with an overall record of 3-1, whereas Korea improved to 2-2.

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