The 2006

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was held from August 27 to September 5, 2006 in

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, China. For the sixth consecutive time, the team from the

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won the title, with a 3-0 victory over

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. The first four teams qualified for the 2008 Olympics. Since China came in fourth, a game for place 5 took place with the winner also qualifying.

Pool Play

Group A

Italy qualified in fourth with superior runs against New Zealand and Great Britain.

Group B

Colombia withdrew and forfeited all their games.

Playoffs

Day One

Chinese Taipei and Venezuela Eliminated.

Day Two

Canada and Italy Eliminated.

Day Three

Canada places 5th and earns spot in 2008 Olympics

Medal Round

Final ranking

4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

References

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Women in Beijing