Didn't also Gamova retire just before Olympic roster announcement? It is very strange 😶
She did. She said it was due to injuries (if i remember correctly). I think it's because she doesn't want to be reduced as a backup player when the coach already sees Goncha as the starter.
It's simple imo.
They were told what her job was which can be anything from 'youre not making Tokyo' to just that she would have no major role in the team which was probably a reason for an elite player like her to be underwhelmed and chose to retire instead. Similar things have happened so often, think ofc Brakocevic making way does Boskovic for example
Turkey now that they're not the only team in Pool B with an OH mess
Now that VNL is over. I will be camping here from now on.
Another team from the Americas snatching a spot in the QF from the Europeans
If the runner-ups of both CSV and NORCECA has one more match to pick the 3rd candidate from the American Continent to the Olympics, one more spot can be spared for the Europeans.
Now CSV + NORCECA have four, frankly it's one too many! 
Argentina watching Turkey and Russia's mess
The hope remains hopeless if the team can win one match, it will have been great.... i just don't check how the team fared last time in Rio.
So, so far we know rosters of Brazil, USA, Kenya. Anyone else?
So, so far we know rosters of Brazil, USA, Kenya. Anyone else?
Argentina and 13 from Italy (just one left to be cut)
all the rosters can be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/…93_Women%27s_team_rosters
Looking back to the Rio Olympics thread, I'm surprised that you were quite accurate, especially this post was right after China losing to Netherlands in the opening match.
Italy or China will fight for Gold and Italy is gone win it with crazy performance by Egonu in tie break
Italy or China will fight for Gold and Italy is gone win it with crazy performance by Egonu in tie break
You can't always be right
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Italy or China will fight for Gold and Italy is gone win it with crazy performance by Egonu in tie break
Yeah Italy is “gone” 
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Italy or China will fight for Gold and Italy is gone win it with crazy performance by Egonu in tie break
China and Italy have 50% chance to meet in the semi-final. According to the regulation, winner of A2/B3(B2) will play against winner of A4/B1. Italy and China are very likely to be top 3 teams in Group B. It is a bit unfair. For Pool A, A1 will not play against A2 again before the final.
According to Oricon, the official soundtrack for women's (volleyball) during Tokyo is Twice's Kura Kura? or Kira Kira dunno which one but they'll probably change the lyrics to Kira Kira meaning shiny
It says "Short Film" but no other details. It might include each team's ace player or captain since all the other sports have a similar featurette
I'm bored so lets do predictions (only so I can come back in August to drag someone )
Gold:
Silver:
Bronze:
MVP:
Top Scorer:
Most disappointing team:
Top scorer is most likely Egonu (i know, what a wild guess)
Gold: China
Silver: US
Bronze: Italy
MVP: Zhu
Top Scorer: Egonu
Most disappointing team: Serbia
According to Oricon, the official soundtrack for women's (volleyball) during Tokyo is Twice's Kura Kura? or Kira Kira dunno which one but they'll probably change the lyrics to Kira Kira meaning shiny
It says "Short Film" but no other details. It might include each team's ace player or captain since all the other sports have a similar featurette
It's gonna be a tiktok dance mess. Following what Asics did with Ran Takahashi and other athletes.
Display MoreGold: China
Silver: US
Bronze: Italy
MVP: Zhu
Top Scorer: Egonu
Most disappointing team: Serbia
omg this was in my draft just like this but I didn’t want to get flamed for Serbia 😂😭
omg this was in my draft just like this but I didn’t want to get flamed for Serbia 😂😭
That was my rational thinking, because I would put Brazil at #1 and Natália as MVP if I used my emotions
