The FIVB World Grand Prix 2004 was the twelfth edition of the annual women's volleyball tournament, which is the female equivalent of the Men's Volleyball World League. The 2004 edition was played by twelve countries from July 9 to August 1, 2004, with the final round held in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Hosts Italy and the top five ranked teams after the preliminary rounds qualified for the last round.
Qualification
Asia The top four Asian teams according to the FIVB World Rankings
Europe European Qualification Tournament in Piła, Poland from August 26 to August 31, 2003
North and South America Pan-American Cup in Coahuila and Saltillo, Mexico from June 30 to July 5, 2003
Teams
Preliminary rounds
Ranking The host Italy and top five teams in the preliminary round advance to the final round.
First round
Group A Venue: Nimiboot Gymnasium, Bangkok, Thailand
Group B Venue: Miao Li County Dome, Miaoli, Taiwan
Group C Venue: Todoriki Arena, Kawasaki, Japan
Second round
Group D Venue: Philsport Arena, Manila, Philippines
Group E Venue: Hong Kong Coliseum, Hong Kong
Group F Venue: Istora, Jakarta, Indonesia
Third round
Group G Venue: Stadthalle Rostock, Rostock, Germany
Group H Venue: Hong San Huan, Hefei, China
Group I Venue: Halla Gymnasium, Jeju, South Korea
Final round Venue: PalaCalafiore, Reggio Calabria, Italy
Pool play Group A
Group B
Final four
Semifinals
5th place match
3rd place match
Final
Overall ranking
Place Team 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Team RosterWalewska Oliveira, Elisângela Oliveira, Erika Coimbra, Marianne Steinbrecher, Helia Souza, Valeska Menezes, Welissa Gonzaga, Virna Dias, Ana Chagas, Fernanda Venturini, Arlene Xavier, Fabiana ClaudinoHead coachJosé Roberto Guimarães
Individual awards
Most valuable player:
Best scorer:
Best spiker:
Best blocker:
Best server:
Best setter:
Best libero:
Fair play award:
Most popular player:
Dream Team
Setter:
Middle Blocker:
Outside hitters:
Opposite hitter:
References FIVB Results CEV Qualification Results