2022 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League

2022 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League
Tournament details
Host nationTurkey
CityAnkara (final round)
Dates31 May – 17 July
Teams16 (from 4 confederations)
Venue(s)6 (in 6 host cities)
Champions Italy (1st title)
Runners-up Brazil
Third place Serbia
Fourth place Turkey
Tournament awards
MVPItaly Paola Egonu
Best SetterItaly Alessia Orro
Best OH
Best MB
Best OPPItaly Paola Egonu
Best LiberoItaly Monica De Gennaro
Tournament statistics
Matches played104
Attendance256,881 (2,470 per match)
Official website
Volleyball Nations League

The 2022 FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League was the fourth edition of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League, an annual women's international volleyball tournament. The competition was held from 31 May to 17 July 2022, and the final round took place in Ankara Arena, Ankara Turkey.[1][2]

Belgium were the last placed challenger team after the preliminary round and were replaced by 2022 Challenger Cup winners Croatia in the 2023 edition.[3]

Italy claimed their first VNL medal and title after defeating Brazil in straight sets. Brazil took their third silver medal, consecutively. Serbia won their first medal of the tournament, claiming the bronze after defeating finals hosts Turkey in straight sets.[4] Paola Egonu of Italy named as the MVP of the tournament.[5][6]

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