All 12 teams are now known for the women’s competition with the men’s final teams qualifying on 10 June. For more information on the Qualification Criteria and competitions: olympics/london2012/qualification_process
Women
Host Allocation Great Britain
2011 World Cup winner Italy
2011 World Cup runners up USA
2011 World Cup third place China
Africa winner Algeria
NORCECA winner Dominican Republic
CEV winner Turkey
CSV winner Brazil
AVC winner Japan
World Olympic Qualification winner Russia
World Olympic Qualification runners up Korea
World Olympic Qualification third place Serbia
Men to date
Host Allocation Great Britain
2011 World Cup winner Russia
2011 World Cup runners up Poland
2011 World Cup third place Brazil
Africa winner Tunisia
NORCECA winner USA
CEV winner Italy
CSV winner Argentina
GREAT BRITAIN
As host-nation, British men’s and women’s volleyball teams will participate in the competition taking place at Earls Court.
Great Britain men are currently ranking 92th in the world while the women are at the 69th position (as per January 4, 2012).
