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Regla Torres
Regla Torres Herrera (born February 12, 1975 in Havana) is a Cuban volleyball player who has won three Olympic gold medals with her first being at the young, for volleyball, age of 17. She has played on the international circuit since she was 14. In 2001, she was recipient of the ''Best Player of the 20th Century'' award by the FIVB and was inducted into the Volleyball Hall of Fame. Awards References External links Regla Torresat the International Volleyball Federation International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations". International may also refer to: Music Albums * ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * ''International'' (New Order album), 2002 * ''International'' (The T ... * 1975 births Cuban women's volleyball players Volleyball players at the 1992 Summer Olympics Volleyball players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Volleyball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic volleyball players of Cuba Olympic gold me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Clara, Cuba
Santa Clara is the capital city of the Cuban province of Villa Clara Province, Villa Clara. It is centrally located in the province and Cuba. Santa Clara is the List of cities in Cuba, fifth-most populous Cuban city, with a population of nearly 250,000. History Santa Clara was founded by 175 people on July 15, 1689. 138 of them represented two large families already living in the area, who owned land next to the new city. The other 37 came from seven other families and included a priest and governor, all originating in the coastal city of San Juan de los Remedios. The population of Remedios, Cuba, Remedios had to choose between leaving their city, constantly being besieged by pirates, or staying. While most decided to stay, 37 people traveled south to the interior. On June 1, 1689, they arrived at a hill, joining two other families already present at the site. According to tradition, a mass was celebrated under a tamarind tree and Santa Clara was founded. Since then, the pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup
The 1989 FIVB Women's World Cup was held from 7 to 14 November 1989 in Japan. Teams Results Final standing Awards * Most Valuable Player : Mireya Luis * Best Spiker : Mireya Luis * Best Blocker : Magaly Carvajal * Best Setter : Kumi Nakada * Best Defender : Ichiko Sato * Best Server : Chang Yoon-hee * Best Receiver : Monica Lueg * Best Coach : Antonio Perdomo * Spirit of Fight : Mayumi Saito Mayumi may refer to: *Mayumi (name) Mayumi (まゆみ, マユミ) is a common Japanese given name, particularly for females. Possible writings Mayumi can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *真弓 or 眞弓, "truth, bow" or ... External links Results {{DEFAULTSORT:1989 Fivb Women's World Cup 1989 Women's Women's World Cup V V November 1989 sports events in Asia Women's volleyball in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix
The FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix was an annual women's volleyball competition created in 1993. The men's version of the competition was called FIVB Volleyball World League, World League. This event should not be confused with the other international volleyball competitions, the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship, World Championship, the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Cup, World Cup and the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup, World Grand Champions Cup. From 2018, the World Grand Prix was replaced by the FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League and FIVB Volleyball Women's Challenger Cup, Challenger Cup. History Origins World Grand Prix was created in 1993 as part of the FIVB's marketing strategy to promote the sport of volleyball by establishing annual international competitions. It was modelled after the FIVB Volleyball World League, World League, a successful event for men that had been introduced three years before. The Grand Prix made women's volleyball very ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilia Izquierdo
Lilia Izquierdo Aguirre (born February 10, 1967 in Havana, Cuba) is a former female volleyball player from Cuba. She won gold medals at the Summer Olympics The Summer Olympic Games (french: link=no, Jeux olympiques d'été), also known as the Games of the Olympiad, and often referred to as the Summer Olympics, is a major international multi-sport event normally held once every four years. The inau ... in 1992, 1996 and 2000. References databaseOlympics 1967 births Living people Cuban women's volleyball players Volleyball players at the 1992 Summer Olympics Volleyball players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Volleyball players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Olympic volleyball players of Cuba Olympic gold medalists for Cuba Sportspeople from Havana Olympic medalists in volleyball Medalists at the 2000 Summer Olympics Medalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics Pan American Games medalists in volleyball Pan American Games gol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Volleyball Federation
International is an adjective (also used as a noun) meaning "between nations". International may also refer to: Music Albums * ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * ''International'' (New Order album), 2002 * ''International'' (The Three Degrees album), 1975 *''International'', 2018 album by L'Algérino Songs * The Internationale, the left-wing anthem * "International" (Chase & Status song), 2014 * "International", by Adventures in Stereo from ''Monomania'', 2000 * "International", by Brass Construction from ''Renegades'', 1984 * "International", by Thomas Leer from ''The Scale of Ten'', 1985 * "International", by Kevin Michael from ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011 * "International", by McGuinness Flint from ''McGuinness Flint'', 1970 * "International", by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark from '' Dazzle Ships'', 1983 * "International (Serious)", by Estelle from '' All of Me'', 2012 Politics * Political international, any transnational organization of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volleyball Hall Of Fame
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) was founded to honor extraordinary players, coaches, officials, and leaders who have made significant contributions to the game of volleyball. The Hall of Fame is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, where volleyball was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan at the local YMCA. History In 1971 the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce established a committee to campaign for the founding of the Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massachusetts. By 1977 signs had been set up as people entered the city touting Holyoke, as the "Home of the Volleyball Hall of Fame", however for years newspapers would write stories lampooning the city as people attempted to find it, only to see a small display case of memorabilia that alternated between being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Wistariahurst Museum. * * In 1978, the committee incorporated as Holyoke Volleyball Hall of Fame, Inc., a nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB World Grand Prix 1998
The 1998 FIVB World Grand Prix was the sixth women's volleyball tournament of its kind, played by eight countries from 21 August to 13 September 1998. The final round was staged in Hong Kong. Preliminary rounds Ranking The best four teams from the overall ranking are qualified for the final round. First round Group A *Venue: Macau Group B *Venue: Chongqing, China Second round Group C *Venue: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Group D *Venue: Bangkok, Thailand Third round Group E *Venue: Chennai, India Group F *Venue: Shanghai, China Final round *Venue: Hong Kong Final four Semifinals 3rd place match Final Final standings Individual awards *Most valuable player: ** *Best scorer: ** *Best spiker: ** *Best blocker: ** *Best server: ** *Best setter: ** *Best receiver: ** Dream Team Setter: ** Middle Blockers: ** ** Outside hitters: ** ** Opposite hitter: ** ReferencesResults FIVB World Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB World Grand Prix 1995
The 1995 FIVB World Grand Prix was the third women's volleyball tournament of its kind, played by eight countries from 18 August to 17 September 1995. The final round was staged in Shanghai. Preliminary rounds Ranking The host China and top three teams in the preliminary round advance to the Final round. First round Group A *Venue: Honolulu, United States Group B *Venue: Belo Horizonte, Brazil Second round Group C *Venue: Taipei, Taiwan Group D *Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia Third round Group E *Venue: Tokyo, Japan Group F *Venue: Macau Fourth round Group G *Venue: Hamamatsu, Japan Group H *Venue: Beijing, China Final round *Venue: Shanghai, China Final ranking Final standings Individual awards *Most Valuable Player: ** *Best Scorer: ** *Best Spiker: ** *Best Blocker: ** *Best Server: ** *Best Setter: ** *Best Receiver: ** Dream Team Setter: ** Middle Blockers: ** ** Outside H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB World Grand Prix 1994
The 1994 FIVB World Grand Prix was the second edition of the women's volleyball tournament, annually arranged by FIVB. It was played by eight countries from 19 August to 11 September 1994. The final round was staged in Shanghai. Preliminary rounds Ranking The host China and top three teams in the preliminary round advance to the Final round. First round Group A *Venue: Seoul, South Korea Group B *Venue: Taipei, Taiwan Group C *Venue: Jakarta, Indonesia Second round Group D *Venue: Bangkok, Thailand Group E *Venue: Tokyo, Japan Group F *Venue: Macau Third round Group G *Venue: Fukuoka, Japan Group H *Venue: Guangzhou, China Group I *Venue: Manila, Philippines Final round *Venue: Shanghai, China Final ranking Final standings Individual awards *Most Valuable Player: *Best Scorer : *Best Spiker: *Best Blocker: *Best Server: *Best Setter: *Best Receiver: Dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB World Grand Prix 2000
The 2000 FIVB World Grand Prix was the eighth women's volleyball tournament of its kind. It was held over four weeks in three countries and six cities throughout Asia: Hong Kong, Thailand, PR China, Chinese Taipei and Malaysia, cumulating with the final round at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, from 24 to 27 August 2000. Preliminary rounds Ranking The best four teams from the overall ranking are qualified for the final round. First round Group A *Venue: Macau Group B *Venue: Yala, Thailand Second round Group C *Venue: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Group D *Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Third round Group E *Venue: Yuxi, China Group F *Venue: Quezon City, Philippines Final round *Venue: Quezon City, Philippines Quezon City (, ; fil, Lungsod Quezon ), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read in Filipino as Kyusi), is the List of cities in the Philippines, most populous city in the Philippines. Accord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIVB World Grand Prix 1993
The 1993 FIVB World Grand Prix was the first edition of the women's volleyball tournament, annually arranged by FIVB. It was played by eight countries from 28 May to 30 June 1993. The final round was staged in Hong Kong. Preliminary rounds Ranking The top six teams in the preliminary round advance to the Final round. First round Group A *Venue: Seoul, South Korea Group B *Venue: Tokyo, Japan Second round Group C *Venue: Bangkok, Thailand Group D *Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Third round Group E *Venue: Sydney, Australia Group F *Venue: Taipei, Taiwan Final round *Venue: Hong Kong Pool play Group G Group H Final four 3rd place match Final Final standings See also 1993 FIVB World League Individual awards *Most Valuable Player: *Best Scorer: *Best Spiker: *Best Blocker: *Best Server: *Best Setter: *Best Receiver: Dream Team *Middle Blockers: *Opposite Hitter: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
