The 1981 FIVB Men's World Cup was held from 19 to 28 November 1981 in

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. It was the 4th edition of the competition.

Qualification

Results

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Final standing

Awards

* Most valuable player *:

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* Best spiker *:

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* Best blocker *:

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* Best setter *: Shen Fu Lin * Best defender *: Renan Dal Zotto * Best on the pitch *: Haruhiko Hanawa

References

External links

Results
FIVB Men's Volleyball World Cup Men's World Cup Volleyball in Japan {{Volleyball-competition-stub