The 2003 Women's African Nations Championship was the 11th edition of the
Women's African Volleyball Championship
The African Women's Volleyball Championship is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the African Volleyball Confederation, the Africa volleyball federation.
Summary
Medal summary
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organised by Africa's governing volleyball body, the
Confédération Africaine de Volleyball
The African Volleyball Confederation (French: ''Confédération Africaine de Volleyball'', or CAVB) is the continental governing body for the sports of volleyball in Africa. Its headquarters are located in Rabat, Morocco.
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. It was held in
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper h ...
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, from 16 to 23 August 2003.
Egypt won the championship defeating Kenya in the final, while Cameroon defeated Algeria to finish third.
Competing nations
The following national teams have confirmed participation:
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Venue
Format
The tournament is played in two stages. In the first stage, the participants are divided in two groups. A single round-robin format is played within each group to determine the teams' group position (as per procedure below).
The second stage is a knockout format, the top two teams in each group advance to the semifinals, third placed teams in each group play for 5th-6th and fourth placed teams in each group play for 7th-8th place. Winners of the semifinals play the final, while losers play for third and fourth places.
Pool standing procedure
# Match points (win = 2 points, loss = 1 point)
# Number of matches won
# Sets ratio
# Points ratio
Pool composition
The drawing of lots was held in
Nairobi
Nairobi ( ) is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase ''Enkare Nairobi'', which translates to "place of cool waters", a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper h ...
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on 15 August 2003.
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Group stage
Group A
Group B
Final round
Semifinals
7th place match
5th place match
3rd place match
Final
Final standing
Tournament winner qualify for the 2003 FIVB World Cup.[
Source: ]CAVB
The African Volleyball Confederation (French: ''Confédération Africaine de Volleyball'', or CAVB) is the continental governing body for the sports of volleyball in Africa. Its headquarters are located in Rabat, Morocco.
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Awards
*MVP
*: Tahani Toson
*Best setter
*: Rose Beleng À Ngon
*Best receiver
*: Mercy Wesutila
*Best defender
*: Sara Talaat Aly
*Best scorer
*: Tahani Toson
*Best attacker
*: Dorcas Nakhomicha Ndasaba
*Best blocker
*: Lydia Oulmou
*Best server
*: Arabia Rafrafi
Source: CAVB
The African Volleyball Confederation (French: ''Confédération Africaine de Volleyball'', or CAVB) is the continental governing body for the sports of volleyball in Africa. Its headquarters are located in Rabat, Morocco.
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References
*CAVB group stage (first and second rounds) results.
*CAVB semifinals, 5th and 7th places matches report.[
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External links
Results
{{African Volleyball Championship
2003 Women
African championship, women
Women's African Volleyball Championship
The African Women's Volleyball Championship is a sport competition for national teams, currently held biannually and organized by the African Volleyball Confederation, the Africa volleyball federation.
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Medal summary
Participating nat ...
2003 in Kenyan sport
International volleyball competitions hosted by Kenya