Polish volleyball players at the World Cup

Poland and Russia (men’s tournament), as well as Argentina and Italy (women’s tournament)-these are the teams that were given ‘wild cards’ at the World Cup tournament. The information was announced by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).

Poland and Russia (men’s tournament), as well as Argentina and Italy (women’s tournament)-these are the teams that were given ‘wild cards’ at the World Cup tournament. The information was announced by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). Women’s tournament is scheduled 4^th -18^th of November, and Men’s tournament is scheduled 20^th of November – 4^th of December.

Poland is a bronze medalist of the last European Championships. They defeated Russia in the final match. Russia has been ranked 2^nd at the last edition of the World Cup. The white-and-reds return to the World Cup for the first time since 1981, when they won the 4^th place of the tournament. In 1965 the team had its top result in the history when took the 2^nd place during the event.

Men’s World Cup Participants:

Japan-host 14 (FIVB ranking of the 15th of January 2011)
Russia-wild card  2
Poland-wild card 10
Brazil-Champion of South America 1
Serbia-Champion of Europe 3
Cuba-Champion of NORCECA area 4
USA-Vice Champion of NORCECA area 5
Italy-Vice Champion of Europe 6
Argentina-Vice Champion of South America 8
China-Vice Champion of Asia 11
Egypt-Champion of Africa 13
Iran-Champion of Asia 19

Women’s World Cup Participants:

Japan-host 3
Italy-wild card  4
Argentina-wild card 25
Brazil-Champion of South America 1

USA-Champion of NORCECA area 2
China-Champion of Asia 6
Serbia-Champion of Europe 9
Germany-Vice Champion of Europe 10

Dominican Republic-Vice Champion of NORCECA area 13
Algeria-Vice Champion of Africa 15
South Corea-Bronze medalist of the Championships of Asia 18
Kenya-Champion of Africa 23