The 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix was a women's volleyball tournament to be played by 12 countries from 6–29 August 2010. The finals were held at the Beilun Gymnasium in Ningbo, China.
The United States claimed their 3rd title and Foluke Akinradewo of the United States won the Most Valuable Player award.
Competing nations The following national teams qualified:
EuropeAmericaAsia
Teams
Calendar Week 16–8 August 2010Group A:São Carlos, BrazilGroup B:Gdynia, PolandGroup C:Chengdu, China Chinese TaipeiWeek 213–15 August 2010Group D:Bangkok, ThailandGroup E:MacauGroup F:Okayama, Japan Chinese TaipeiWeek 320–22 August 2010Group G:Hong KongGroup H:Taipei, Chinese TaipeiGroup I:Tokyo, Japan Chinese Taipei Week 4 Final round25–29 August 2010Ningbo, ChinaTop five teams and as host
Standing and tie-breaking procedure Match won 3–0 or 3–1: 3 points for the winner, 0 points for the loser Match won 3–2: 2 points for the winner, 1 point for the loser In case of tie, the teams will be classified according to the following criteria: number of matches won, points ratio and sets ratio
Preliminary rounds
Ranking The host China and top five teams in the preliminary round advanced to the final round.
First round
Group A
Group B
Group C
Second round
Group D
Group E
Group F
Third round
Group G
Group H
Group I
Final round Venue: Beilun Gymnasium, Ningbo, China
Final ranking
Overall ranking
Place Team456789101112 Chinese Taipei
Individual awards
Most valuable player:
Best spiker:
Best blocker:
Best server:
Best libero:
Best setter:
Best scorer:
References
External links Official website of the 2010 FIVB World Grand Prix