2016 Women’s Olympic Volleyball
China won the 2016 Women's Olympic Volleyball, defeating Serbia in the final.
Women's 2016 at a Glance
China won the 2016 Women's Olympic Volleyball, defeating Serbia 3–1 in the final. United States took bronze ahead of Netherlands.
The edition featured 12 national teams from 6–20 August 2016, with the decisive stage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Zhu Ting was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Key Results
Performance Leaders
Zhu Ting
Most Valuable Player
How the 2016 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
China won its third Olympic women’s volleyball gold medal, led by tournament MVP Zhu Ting. Serbia’s silver was the country’s first Olympic medal in women’s volleyball.
The medal matches fixed the top four as China, Serbia, United States and Netherlands. The full placement table preserves the complete edition rather than only the podium.
Format, Field & Host
Twelve national teams were divided into two pools of six. The top four teams in each pool advanced to the quarterfinals, followed by single-elimination semifinals and medal matches.
The knockout stage and medal matches were played at Maracanãzinho in Rio de Janeiro.
What Defined the 2016 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
China finished on top
China defeated Serbia 3–1 in the final to secure the 2016 title.
BRONZE MATCH
United States completed the podium
United States beat Netherlands 3–1 in the bronze-medal match.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Zhu Ting earned the top individual honour
Zhu Ting was named MVP of the 2016 Women's edition.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Why this edition still matters
China won its third Olympic women’s volleyball gold medal, led by tournament MVP Zhu Ting. Serbia’s silver was the country’s first Olympic medal in women’s volleyball.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2016
China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →United States Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Russia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Argentina Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Cameroon Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Africa (CAVB)
View team →Puerto Rico Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →2016 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2016 Women's Olympic Volleyball?
China won the title, defeating Serbia 3–1 in the final.
Who won the bronze medal?
United States took bronze with a 3–1 win over Netherlands.
How many teams competed?
12 national teams took part in the 2016 Women's edition.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Zhu Ting was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
