The 1985 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship was held in many Italian cities from September 12 to 22, 1985. 15 teams participated in the tournament.

Qualification A total of 15 teams qualified for the final tournament. In addition to Italy, who qualified automatically as the hosts, another 14 teams qualified via four separate continental tournament.

Means of qualification Vacancies QualifiedHost country 1 1984 Asian Junior Championship 4 *NORCECA Election2 1984 European Junior Championship3 1984 South American Championship 3 **Wild card 3 Total 15

* Australia replaced Chinese Taipei. ** Colombia declined to participate.

Pools composition Pool APool BPool CPool D

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Preliminary round

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Pool D

Second round

Pool E

Pool F

13th–15th places

Final round 9th–12th places

Classification 9th and 12th

Classification 11th

Classification 9th

5th–8th places

Classification 5th and 8th

Classification 7th

Classification 5th

Championship round

Semifinals

Bronze medal match

Gold medal match

Final standing

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Individual awards

MVP: Mireya Luis

External links Informational website.