The 1987 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship was held in

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from September 2 to 13, 1987. 13 teams participated in the tournament.

Qualification process

* ''*'' Cuba declined to participate because their players lost to many school days when participating in the Panamerican Games. * ''**'' Greece replaced East Germany. * ''***'' Chinese Taipei replaced Thailand.

Pools composition

* declined to participate.

Preliminary round

Pool A

Pool B

Final round

9th–12th places

Classification 9th and 12th

Classification 11th

Classification 9th

5th–8th places

Classification 5th and 8th

Classification 7th

Classification 5th

Championship round

Semifinals

Bronze medal match

Gold medal match

Final standing

Individual awards

* MVP:

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* Best attacker: Gabriela Perez del Solar * Best rookie:

* Best blocker: Kerly Santos * Best server:

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* Best setter:

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* Best coach:

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External links

Informational website
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FIVB Women's U20 Volleyball World Championship 1987 in youth sport