China back on the throne after six years

Montreux, Switzerland, June 5, 2016: China were crowned champions of the 2016 Montreux Volley Masters for the sixth time, taking home the coveted gold medal in a thrilling all-Asian final with Thailand, who win silver on their Montreux debut. Meanwhile Turkey secured a podium finish, taking home the bronze medal after a 3:1 (21-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-22) triumph over the Netherlands.The bronze medal showdown was the first order of the day for Super Sunday, the closure to the 31st edition of this prestigious invitational tournament. Beaten semi-finalists Turkey and Netherlands squared-up at Salle Omnisports Pierrer, looking to salvage the consolation of third place. It was deposed champions Turkey who would take the medal home, coming from behind to topple the Dutch 3:1. Asli Kalac held the all the aces for Turkey, plundering 18 points, seven of those from her lethal serves, whilst Melis Durul and Gözde Yilmaz also put in impressive shifts. The Turks were not at the races in the first set, but determined not to leave empty handed, they roared back, attacking with finesse to cut open the Dutch reception and take three consecutive sets to ensure the bronze medal would be going east.That laid the red carpet for the grand finale, Thailand and China …

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