2019 Beach Volleyball World Championships – Women's Tournament
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2019 Beach Volleyball World Championships – Women's Tournament
The women's tournament was held from 28 June to 7 July. Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes defeated Alix Klineman and April Ross to win the title, while Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar captured the bronze medal by beating Nina Betschart and Tanja Hüberli. Qualification There were 48 teams qualified for the tournament. Normally, the host country obtained two places in the competition as well as the top 23 teams from FIVB World ranking. But, both of the hosted teams ranked among the 23 teams, so the two next highest ranked team qualified. The next 20 teams belonged to five continental confederation which got four spots each. The last three spots were appointed by FIVB. Preliminary round The draw was held on 4 June 2019. ''All times are local (UTC+2).'' Pool A Pool B Pool C Pool D Pool E Pool F Pool G Pool H Pool I Pool J Pool K Pool L ...
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Fernanda Alves (born 29 June 1985) is a Brazilian volleyball player. She was a member of the Brazil women's national volleyball team. Career She participated in the 2005 FIVB Women's World Grand Champions Cup, and the 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships. Clubs * Fluminense FC (1999–2001) * ACF/Campos (2001–2004) * São Caetano (2004–2005) * Brasil Telecom (2005–2006) * Pinheiros Pinheiros (, "pine trees") is a district in the subprefecture of the same name in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Prior to development, the land which this borough occupies was dominated by the dense forest which contained a Brazilian subtropi ... (2006–2007) * Daejeon KGC (2007–2008) * Pallavolo Cesena (2008–2010) * Sport Recife (2009–2010) * Praia Clube (women's volleyball), Praia Clube (2010–2011) * Vôlei Futuro (2011–2012) References External links

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