Maracanazinho gymnasium will the the volleyball venue at Rio 2016 Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 15, 2015 - The six teams qualified for the finals of the World League met on this Tuesday the stage matches, which take place from Wednesday to Sunday,at Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro. The site will host the 2016 Olympics and the final step will serve as a test event for the Olympic competition in Rio de Janeiro.
The United States national team was the first to train at the venue. Following, France, Brazil, Serbia, Poland and Italy could practice on the court. The tournament will have the new LED net and different colors for the line of three meters.
Also, is scheduled a spectacle of lights and tributes to world champions in beach volleyball, Alison / Bruno Schmidt and Ágatha / Barbara Seixas.
Selections met the journalists who followed the work throughout the day and Brazil, as the home team, was the most harassed. Captain Bruno Rezende commented on the decision at home. "For host the final stage, we do a full physical work without unburdened. We are happy to be at home and confident that we are ready to accomplish a good job. "
The opening game will put face to face the hosts and France, at 17.05 (GMT). Serbia and Italy face off at 19.05 (GMT) and complete the first round. The six teams are divided into two groups of three. The top two of each group advance to the semifinals, which take place on Saturday (18:07). The bronze race and the finale occur on Sunday (19:07).