Olympic final rematch confirmed as 2017 World League draw completed

Lausanne, Switzerland, September 13, 2016 – Olympic champions Brazil will take on Italy on the opening weekend of the FIVB Volleyball World League 2017 from June 2-4 in a repeat of the men’s Olympic final, following the completion of the draw for the 2017 World League during the FIVB World League Council meeting at the FIVB headquarters on Tuesday.The Olympic final in Maracanazinho, which Brazil won 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-20) 23 days ago, was an epic affair with an electric atmosphere and all of the world’s volleyball fans will now have their eyes on their opening World League encounter next year.The Brazil v Italy matchup is one of the most popular encounters in international volleyball with both countries steeped in volleyball tradition and passion. It also features the two most successful sides in the World League with Brazil – last year’s runners-up – boasting nine titles and Italy eight. They have played each other 34 times in the World League with Brazil leading the head to head 18:16.The draw, which was overseen by FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F° and conducted by World League Council President Renato Arena, sees Italy host Brazil, Poland and Iran on the …

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