Guys, I need your thoughts and opinions on who will be the final 4. Posted are my predictions and the country’s current FIVB world ranking as of January 2008.
WOMEN’S DIVISION
My Bets:
Brazil (1) vs Russia (5) (Gold Medal Match)
China (6) vs Italy (2) (Bronze Medal Match)
Of course I’m considering Team Cuba (3) and USA (4) as darkhorses for the womens division.
The complete list of Teams who will join the 2008 Beijing Olympics Women’s Indoor Volleyball Competition:
- Brazil (1) - 2nd Place in 2007 World Cup
- Italy (2) - Champion in 2007 World Cup
- Cuba (3) - North and Central American Confederation Champion
- USA (4) - 3rd Place in 2007 World Cup
- Russia (5) - European Confederation Champion
- China (6) - Host Country
- Algeria (21) - African Confederation Champion
- Venezuela (29) - South American Confederation Champion
- TBD - Asian Confederation Champion (to be contested by Japan (8), Korea (11), Kazakhstan (16) and Thailand (18) on May 17-25, 2008)
- TBD - 1st Place in World Qualifying Tournament (to be contested by Serbia (7), Japan (8), Poland (9), Korea (11), Dominican Republic (14), Kazakhstan (16), Thailand (18) and Puerto Rico (19) on May 17-25, 2008
- TBD - 2nd Place in World Qualifying Tournament (to be contested by Serbia (7), Japan (8), Poland (9), Korea (11), Dominican Republic (14), Kazakhstan (16), Thailand (18) and Puerto Rico (19) on May 17-25, 2008
- TBD - 3rd Place in World Qualifying Tournament (to be contested by Serbia (7), Japan (8), Poland (9), Korea (11), Dominican Republic (14), Kazakhstan (16), Thailand (18) and Puerto Rico (19) on May 17-25, 2008
MEN’S DIVISION
For the Mens Division Brazil (1) must prepare (as in) to defend their title from powerhouse teams like Serbia (8), Italy (10) and Russia (2).
The complete list of Teams who will join the 2008 Beijing Olympics Men’s Indoor Volleyball Competition:
- Brazil (1) - Champion in 2007 World Cup
- Russia (2) - 2nd Place in 2007 World Cup
- USA (3) - North and Central American Confederation Champion
- Bulgaria (4) - 3rd Place in 2007 World Cup
- Serbia (8) - European Confederation Champion
- Egypt (14) - African Confederation Champion
- Venezuela (20) - South American Confederation Champion
- China (21) - Host Country
- TBD - Asian Confederation Champion (to be contested by Australia (11), Japan (12), Korea (16), Iran (26) and Thailand (28) on May 31-June 8, 2008)
- TBD - 1st Place in Düsseldorf, Germany World Qualifying Tournament (to be contested by Spain (6), Cuba (17), Germany (19) and Chinese Taipei (39) on May 23-25, 2008)
- TBD - 1st Place in Espinho, Portugal World Qualifying Tournament (to be contested by Poland (5), Puerto Rico (8), Indonesia (39) and Portugal (39) on May 30-June 1, 2008)
- TBD - 1st Place in Tokyo, Japan World Qualifying Tournament (to be contested by Argentina (6), Italy (10), Australia (11), Japan (12), Korea (16), Iran (26), Thailand (28) and Algeria (60)
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giba giba giba!
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I thought you’re for Dante? Haha.
he doesnt play na ata. but yeah dante.. actually. shiela.! haha
Dante still plays for the Brazilian national team :)It just so happens it’s off-season, a lot of them are scattered around the world playing in various clubs. Dante is in Greece, while Giba is in Russia.
on women’s volleyball, i think china will still get the gold. rui rui zhao and feng kun are back for team china
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china is always a strong team, i am sure they are going to fight tooth and nail to get the gold. specially that they are the host… nakapagwarm-up na sila nung asian games… hehe
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yah…i…agreeeeeee!!!..im..a..die..hard..fan..of..the..chinese..volleyball..team..i..love..hao..yang..suhong..zhou..and..khun..feng
My Bet for the women’s volleyball matches:
For Gold: Russia VS China
For Bronze: Cuba VS Netherlands
I will still entrust confidence with Sokolova, Gamova and Merkulova. Sabi ko nga sa dati kong comments. They are like the equivalent of UST Tigresses in the local scene. They are the big towers of volleyball. Supreme ang kanilang blocks and of course no doubt ang kanilang offense.
My fearless forecast if for China to occupy the silver position: Feng, Wang and the rest of the gang will be defeated by the Russians.
Cuba will regain their composure of the game. Still maintaining their 6-2 popular position and bathing suit costume. (hahahahahha!) They will defeat the rising Netherlands.
Italy and Brazil will be resting at the top 6. I believe. Aguero’s transfer in Italy as Utility I think will need more “gelling”. Brazil on the other hand, with Paula and the rest of the gang. Shall sit their.
That’s my fearless forecast. Hehehhehe. What you think!
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Netherlands and Germany blew their chance in the European Olympic Qualification tourney, so that’s it for them.
Cuba hasn’t worn their bathing suits in 5 years. Even at the Athens Olympics, they were wearing the standard uniforms, albeit with much shorter bottoms (super p*kp*k shorts, so to speak hahaha)
ngapala… gusto ko na magkaroon ng ultimate upset, malay nyo japanang mag-gold… hehe
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china parin ako…,(”,)!
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i..love..you..chrisanne..i..love..china..too…hao..yang..hao..yang
go team brasil m & w!!!
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ive seen some shots of DANTE AMARAL of Brazil sa youtube. Grabe sya kung pumalo….walang patawad sa bola at blockers….i think brazil will steal the GOLD for 2008 olympics.
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i think its russia vs china in the finals, brazil and cuba will play for the third and fourth position… but am still hoping for korea and japan to get into the top four teams… i mean these teams made alot of adjustments and improvements for them to be able to play in the olympics(am pertaining to the olympics), i can still remember how japan played here in the philippines and their libero was awarded as the best libero…
lapit na omlympics….ganda….hehehe
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season 5 shakeys v league womens volleyball
game live at san juan arena(come and see)
Sun 30 March 2008
1 p.m. Opening Ceremonies (Telecast date, March 31)
2 p.m Ateneo vs Lyceum (Telecast date, March 31)
4 p.m. San Sebastian vs St. Benilde (Telecast date, April 1)
Venue: San Juan Arena
Tues 01 April
2 p.m. Lyceum vs ADU (Telecast date, Wed April 2)
4 p.m. St. Benilde vs FEU (Telecast date, Thur April 3)
Venue: San Juan Arena
Friday 04 April
2 p.m. ADMU vs St. Benilde (Telecast date, Sat April 5)
4 p.m. SSC vs Lyceum (Telecast date, Sun April 6)
Venue: San Juan Arena
Sunday 06 April
12 nn. Lyceum vs FEU (Telecast date, Mon April 7)
2 p.m. ADU vs Ateneo (Telecast date, Tue April 8 )
Venue: San Juan Arena
Tuesday 08 April
2 p.m. San Sebastian vs Adamson (Telecast date, Wed April 9)
4 p.m. FEU vs Ateneo (Telecast date, Thursday April 10)
Venue: San Juan Arena
Friday 11 April
2 p.m. FEU vs San Sebastian (Telecast date, Saturday April 12)
4 p.m. Adamson vs St. Benilde (Telecast date, Sun April 13)
Venue: San Juan Arena
Sun 13 April
12 nn. Ateneo vs San Sebastian (Telecast date, Mon April 14)
2 p.m. Adamson vs FEU (Telecast date, Tues April 15)
Venue: San Juan Arena
Fri 18 April
2 p.m. St. Benilde vs Lyceum (Telecast date, Sat April 19)
Venue: San Juan Arena
**END OF FIRST ROUND ELIMINATIONS**
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I’m so excited for the Beijing Olympics. Can’t wait to see the “malalakas” teams hahaha!
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sana i-telecast sa solar sports, nbn or somewhere else..
china pa din ako!
ruirui zhao and feng kun is back!!!
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i think malaki ang chance ng russia… nagbalik na kasi si artamanova,, so it will be sokolova,gamova,godina at artamanova sa russian team.
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my..top..3..teams…in..the..beijing..olympics..are..china..china..china
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i’m for brazil. go team brazil!
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