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