2022 Women’s Volleyball Nations League
Italy won the 2022 Women's Volleyball Nations League, defeating Brazil in the final.
Women's 2022 at a Glance
Italy won the 2022 Women's Volleyball Nations League title, defeating Brazil 3–0 in the final. Serbia finished third ahead of Türkiye.
The edition featured 16 teams from 7 June – 17 July 2022 and concluded in Ankara, Türkiye. Paola Egonu was named tournament MVP.
Final Standings
Performance Leaders
Paola Egonu
Most Valuable Player
How the 2022 Edition Fits the Tournament Story
Italy captured its first women’s VNL title.
The medal matches fixed the top four as Italy, Brazil, Serbia and Türkiye. The complete placement table below preserves the edition as a historical tournament record rather than only a medal summary.
Format, Field & Host
The 2022 women's edition featured 16 national teams and used a Three-week preliminary phase + eight-team Finals structure.
The competition ran from 7 June – 17 July 2022 with the decisive stage based in Ankara, Türkiye.
Each team played 12 preliminary matches across three competition weeks before the eight-team Finals decided the medal positions.
What Defined the 2022 Women's Edition
TITLE MATCH
Italy finished on top
Italy defeated Brazil 3–0 in the final to secure the 2022 title.
BRONZE MATCH
Serbia completed the podium
Serbia finished third after a 3–0 bronze-medal win over Türkiye.
TOURNAMENT MVP
Paola Egonu earned the top individual honour
Paola Egonu was named MVP of the 2022 Women's edition.
Place in Tournament History
Teams in 2022
Italy Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Brazil Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · South America (CSV)
View team →Serbia Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Türkiye 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 →China Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Japan Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Thailand Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →Dominican Republic Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Germany Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Canada Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · North America (NORCECA)
View team →Poland Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Bulgaria Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →Belgium Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Europe (CEV)
View team →South Korea Women’s National Volleyball Team
National Team · Asia (AVC)
View team →2022 Women's Edition FAQ
Who won the 2022 Women's Volleyball Nations League?
Italy won the title, beating Brazil 3–0 in the final.
Who finished third?
Serbia took bronze with a 3–0 win over Türkiye.
How many teams played in the 2022 Women's edition?
16 national teams took part.
Who was the tournament MVP?
Paola Egonu was named tournament MVP.
Tournament Sources
Notable Players
