The women's tournament of
volleyball
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at the
2015
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Events
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Pan American Games
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in
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began on July 16 and end on July 26. All games were held at the
Exhibition Centre
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. The
United States
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defeated 3-0 to
Brazil
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, who were the defending champions. American
Carli Lloyd
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became the Most Valuable Player.
Teams
Qualification
The following nations qualified for the women's tournament:
Squads
At the start of tournament, all eight participating countries had 12 players on their rosters. Final squads for the tournament are due on June 16, 2015 a month before the start of
2015 Pan American Games
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. Puerto Rican player
Sheilla Ocasio tested positive for
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before the bronze medal match against the Dominican Republic, lost 1-3 by her national team.
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Preliminary round
All times are local Eastern Daylight Time
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Group A
Group B
Elimination round
Final round summary
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Championship bracket
Quarterfinals
Seventh place match
Fifth place match
Semifinals
Bronze medal match
Gold medal match
Final standings
Awards
*Most valuable player
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Medalists
References
External links
Competition Format and Match Schedule
Official website
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Volleyball at the 2015 Pan American Games
Pan American Games - Women
Women's events at the 2015 Pan American Games