Jr volleyball: India miss out on bronze, Brazil claim gold

10 August,2009 08:18 AM IST |   |  Agencies

India lost the opportunity to end their FIVB Men's U-21 Volleyball World Championship dream run on a high when they lost to Argentina in straight sets and failed to secure the Bronze medal.


India lost the opportunity to end their FIVB Men's U-21 Volleyball World Championship dream run on a high when they lost to Argentina in straight sets and failed to secure the Bronze medal.

Argentina's aggression and sheer determination to win saw them through a three set win over India.

With the win, second seeded Argentina won the Bronze medal while India wrapped up their campaign with a respectful fourth place.

However, this has been India's best ever performance at the World Volleyball Championship.

Brazil successfully defended their title by beating Cuba in a thrilling encounter that went down to the tie-breaker. Brazil used their experience and held their nerves to win 3-2.

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