Zé Roberto brings together 16 players for training before the Volleyball World Cup
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Brazil's women's volleyball coach, José Roberto Guimarães, called up 16 players to train ahead of the World Championships, scheduled for September and October in the Netherlands and Poland. New to the list are Tokyo Olympic silver medalists Carol Gattaz and Tainara Tip. The coach retained most of the runners-up in the National League last July. The choice is in search of titles like never before in the world.
Look at them, Brazil!
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Central Gataz, 41, is returning to the national team for the first time after winning an Olympic silver medal. The player will replace Diana, who is recovering from orthognathic surgery (orthognathic surgery). Tainara, on the other hand, inherited the position from winger Julia Begmann, who returned to American universities to graduate in physics.
“An enormous joy that cannot be placed in the chest. It's always a privilege to wear this shirt! Very willing to contribute in the best way possible to this incredible and special team in Brazil. Social media after the conference call.
Others called up were setters Macris and Roberta, pivots Carol, Julia Kudiess and Lorena, wingers Gabi, Pri Daroit, Rosamaria and Ana Cristina, opponents Lorenne, Kisy and Lorrayna and free riders Nyeme and Natinha
Those called up began their presentations this Monday (1st) at the Volleyball Development Center (CDV), in Saquarema. Of the 16 called up, only 14 will represent Brazil in the World Cup.
The competition will bring together 24 teams in the first phase, divided into four groups. Brazil is in the D bracket along with China, Japan, Colombia and the Czech Republic. The four best teams in each group qualify for the second phase (which will be two groups of eight teams, one round of games). The eight best teams will compete in the quarterfinals, then the semifinals and, finally, the championship decision.