The 1997 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship was held in

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from September 5 to 13, 1997. 16 teams participated in the tournament. This tournament had to be played at

Qualification process

* ''*'' Germany replaced France. * ''**'' Czechia replaced Croatia.

Pools composition

Preliminary round

Pool A

Pool B

Pool C

Pool D

Second round

Play off – elimination group

Play off – seeding group

Final round

Quarterfinals

5th–8th semifinals

Semifinals

7th place

5th place

3rd place

Final

Final standing

External links

Informative website
{{DEFAULTSORT:1997 Fivb Women's Junior World Championship

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Women's U20 Volleyball World Championship The FIVB Volleyball Women's U21 World Championship is the world championship of volleyball for female players under the age of 21 organized by ''Fédération Internationale de Volleyball'' (FIVB). The first tournament was staged in 1977 FIVB Voll ...

FIVB Volleyball Women's U20 World Championship FIVB Women's Junior World Championship 1997 in youth sport