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August 18, 2026

South Korea Finishes 6th at U-17 Volleyball Worlds

South Korea's U-17 girls volleyball team finished 6th at their debut in the FIVB World Championship in Chile, losing to Italy 3-1 in the fifth-place match on Sunday. The team, coached by Lee Seung-yeo, had an impressive run through group play undefeated but fell to Turkey in the quarterfinals. Despite beating Italy earlier in the tournament, they couldn't repeat the result when it mattered most.
Why It Matters
Korea's strong youth volleyball performance reflects the country's growing sports investment and offers insight into local sports culture and youth athletic programs here.
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