Everybody is sick of CEV's and FIVB's ridiculous arbitrary decisions. GP must be converted soon worse case it may turn into World League format
Absolutely! World League Format is 9 European Team ,WGP format should be like this
Everybody is sick of CEV's and FIVB's ridiculous arbitrary decisions. GP must be converted soon worse case it may turn into World League format
Absolutely! World League Format is 9 European Team ,WGP format should be like this
it will be interesting without Rus,Ita,Ger and Tur....i think for the final round the most probable candidate from Europe is Serbia.
Usa,Bra,Chi,Jap,Tha and as sixth Korea or Serbia...anway, its good for Czech and Bulgarian teams<
So the WGP will be in Brasil?
I pretty sure that they are lying about not been able to find an organizer
Are they doing that to "punish" teams like Russia and Italy for their absence in European League?
Just a thought
I pretty sure that they are lying about not been able to find an organizer
Are they doing that to "punish" teams like Russia and Italy for their absence in European League?
Just a thought
Of course they are lying!
CEV/FIVB
So the WGP will be in Brasil?
Tehre is probably going to have a weekend here, since Brazil has Wild Card, but I doubt the final round be here.
This is unbelievable...Can't imagine there would be no organizing country....I hope we will know the whole story as soon as possible...
Good news for NED!
Of course they are lying!
CEV/FIVB
What are you talking about ?
How can they "punish" Italy for their absence in EL ? Italy played in FIVB WGP 2012 so it was impossible to compete the same time in EL!
How can they "punish" Italy for their absence in EL ? Italy played in FIVB WGP 2012 so it was impossible to compete the same time in EL!
Turkey and Serbia played both in Grand Prix and EL so in fact it's possible to do this
[quote='flyingdutchman',index.php?page=Thread&postID=175560#post175560]This is unbelievable...Can't imagine there would be no organizing country....I hope we will know the whole story as soon as possible...
Good news for NED![/quote
Of course it is, but the way of acting by CEV gives a bitter taste and is unacceptable!
In my opinion, the European League is unnecessary. If CEV wants to have all teams taking participate on this tournament, then the regular European championschips will have no meaning. We will see each year an european championschips with the EL. It is maybe better for not so improved countries to take part but I think the old system with a Qualification tournament with 4 WGP tickets is better.
Volleyball players will be really exhausted if the play the regular league matches, EL, WGP AND European Championschips plus as bonus World CLub Champs, Wolrd Champs, Wolrd Cup etc. There are too many tournaments and FIVB and CEV has to change the system. Players need a rest as well.
What are you talking about ?
How can they "punish" Italy for their absence in EL ? Italy played in FIVB WGP 2012 so it was impossible to compete the same time in EL!
Our team as Turkey competed at Wgp 2012 but at the same time at EL 2012
i think Russia,Italy,Germany and Turkey should organize an alternative tournament amonsgt one another , being an answer to the latest situation.
i think Russia,Italy,Germany and Turkey should organize an alternative tournament amonsgt one another , being an answer to the latest situation.
it could be very interesting indeed...
May CEV could select teams by lastest tournament results for next WGP,
for season 2013 WGP, Olympic Games results (2012)
for season 2014 WGP, European Championships results (2013)
May CEV could select teams by lastest tournament results for next WGP,
for season 2013 WGP, Olympic Games results (2012)
No, because not all teams participate in OG. The same, not all European teams participate in WGP and EL, so it should be special tournament.
No, because not all teams participate in OG. The same, not all European teams participate in WGP and EL, so it should be special tournament.
But all teams were in Olympic qualification tournament (except Italy) or European championship
May CEV could select teams by lastest tournament results for next WGP,
for season 2013 WGP, Olympic Games results (2012)
for season 2014 WGP, European Championships results (2013)
olympic games are totally in a different level so any choice cant be made according to it imo,but EC 2012 tournament might be a solution for this situation
But all teams were in Olympic qualification tournament (except Italy) or European championship
I hope you see this note - 'except Italy', because it makes sense, that connecting qualifications for OG and WGP are totally wrong. Qualifications for OG starting in European Championships, than World Cup, European QT for OG and than eventually Intercontinental QT. Completely different cases. For me, it shouldn't be any qualifications. Europe should have about 8 places, that's it. But as I see Asia has got the main words to say.
Here is my ranking of the Top 20 teams based on individual match results in FIVB and regional championships for the last 4 years (as of July 1st)
1. Brazil S-AM
2. USA NORCECA
3. China ASIA
4. Japan ASIA
5. Italy EUROPE
6. Serbia EUROPE
7. Russia EUROPE
8. Germany EUROPE
9. Thailand ASIA
10. Poland EUROPE
11. Turkey EUROPE
12. Cuba NORCECA
13. South Korea ASIA
14. Dominican Republic NORCECA
15. Netherlands EUROPE
16. Puerto Rico NORCECA
17. Argentina S-AM
18. Peru S-AM
19. Czech Republic EUROPE
20. Croatia EUROPE
Of these top 20, here is the breakout by region
Europe has 9
Norceca has 4
Asia has 4
South America has 3
Africa 0 (Algeria is 21st)
If the FIVB wants to keep the World GP at 16 teams.
Europe should be at 6 or 7
Norceca at 3 or 4
Asia at 3 or 4
South America at 2 or 3
Africa 1 (they need participation in an annual league to encourage development of the game)
FIVB SHOULD GUARANTEE the following teams for the World GP:
World Champion (4 years)
Olympic Champion (4 years)
World GP Champion (2 years)
World Cup Champion (2 years)
Highest ranking team from each region over last 2 regional championships (ensures the best of each region)
* If a team has more than 1 guarantee, then it would go to the team who finished 2nd (similar to UEFA Champions League Qualification)