Brazil to meet Russia in Rio 2016 women's volleyball
Xinhua, May 24, 2016 Adjust font size:
Hosts Brazil have been drawn alongside rivals Russia in the first phase of the women's volleyball competition at this year's Olympic Games, the International Volleyball Federation said on Monday.
Brazil, who have won the past two Olympic gold medals, will also meet Japan, South Korea, Argentina and Cameroon in the opening phase of the tournament.
A full schedule detailing the order of matches, dates and times has yet to be released.
"They are two strong groups. In the Olympic Games you can't choose your opponents," Brazil coach Ze Roberto said.
"The first thing we are going to try to do is finish as high as we can in the group. We are working as hard as we can to be at the top of our game in August."
Brazil eliminated Russia in the quarterfinals of the London 2012 Olympics, turning around their semifinal result at the Athens 2004 Games.
Women's volleyball at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Group A
Brazil
Russia
Japan
South Korea
Argentina
Cameroon
Group B
United States
China
Serbia
Italy
Netherlands
Puerto Rico
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