Tournament details | |
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Host nation | Mexico |
Dates | 14–23 July |
Teams | 16 |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Champions | China (3rd title) |
Tournament awards | |
MVP | Yang Hanyu |
Official website | |
2017 FIVB Volleyball Women's U20 World Championship | |
The 2017 FIVB Volleyball Women's U20 World Championship was the nineteenth edition of the international volleyball tournament and the world championship for women's national teams under the age of 20, organized by the sport's world governing body, FIVB. The tournament was hosted by Mexico in the cities of Boca del Río and Córdoba from 14 to 23 July 2017.[1]
China defeated Russia in the final to capture their third title in the competition.[2] Japan won the bronze medal after defeating Turkey in the third place match. Yang Hanyu from China was elected the Most Valuable Player.[3]