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Post by ironhammer on Jan 27, 2021 6:46:21 GMT -5
FIVB has announced that the 2021 VNL will take place in a bubble format, likely at one location, to avoid excessive travel and risk of infection: www.fivb.com/en/about/news/secure-bubble-concept-approved-for-vnl-2021?id=92108They didn't go into too much other details, but I am assuming they will take place in China(?). This may mean quarantine is required for the athletes prior to or after their arrival there. What other measures do you think is likely? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2021 7:04:11 GMT -5
"FIVB will advance negotiations with interested organizers and aim to announce the host country or countries and the match schedule in February 2021."
I hope it doesn't happen in China. I'd much prefer if it were in Europe.
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Post by ace35 on Jan 27, 2021 7:08:31 GMT -5
There's about as much chance of it happening in Antarctica as in Europe, lol.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2021 10:06:33 GMT -5
There's about as much chance of it happening in Antarctica as in Europe, lol. Lol. This is fantastic. |
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Post by n00b on Jan 27, 2021 10:17:56 GMT -5
Despite this being the only Olympic tune up for nearly 2 years, I think this means we don’t see A teams. I just can’t see players like Larson, Robinson, Akinradewo, etc having any desire to spend another 2 consecutive months out of the country in a bubble.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2021 10:38:36 GMT -5
Despite this being the only Olympic tune up for nearly 2 years, I think this means we don’t see A teams. I just can’t see players like Larson, Robinson, Akinradewo, etc having any desire to spend another 2 consecutive months out of the country in a bubble. I disagree. The only teams that will likely rest starters are the European Teams and probably China. Brazil and USA will be all in. |
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Post by northwoods on Jan 27, 2021 11:56:42 GMT -5
This format is tailor made for USAV to prepare for the Olympics. It’s like a 2 month training camp for both men’s & women’s teams paid for by the VNL organizers.
If it wasn’t an Olympic year you would have a hard time getting “A” teamers to commit to this, but is USAV going to pay for a separate training camp in Anaheim to prep for the Olympics AND send 14-25 players and staff to VNL? Not likely....
So, if you want a chance to play in Tokyo get ready to bubble-up!
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Post by ace35 on Jan 27, 2021 11:57:17 GMT -5
Despite this being the only Olympic tune up for nearly 2 years, I think this means we don’t see A teams. I just can’t see players like Larson, Robinson, Akinradewo, etc having any desire to spend another 2 consecutive months out of the country in a bubble. I disagree. The only teams that will likely rest starters are the European Teams and probably China. Brazil and USA will be all in. Under different circumstances, I would agree with you. But a couple of months in the bubble, with weak competition and right before Olympics?! I think that may stretch even Karch's and Brazil's commitment to the competition. Outside of those 2 teams, I would be shocked if more than a dozen or so out of the best 200-300 players in the world participate. That in turn may influence Karch and Ze not to bring their own A teams (however much they may want). |
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Post by n00b on Jan 27, 2021 12:02:17 GMT -5
This format is tailor made for USAV to prepare for the Olympics. It’s like a 2 month training camp for both men’s & women’s teams paid for by the VNL organizers. If it wasn’t an Olympic year you would have a hard time getting “A” teamers to commit to this, but is USAV going to pay for a separate training camp in Anaheim to prep for the Olympics AND send 14-25 players and staff to VNL? Not likely.... So, if you want a chance to play in Tokyo get ready to bubble-up! And you think if Akinradewo says “I just spend the whole spring in Japan, and I’m going to spend a month in Tokyo in July, I need to spend time with my 1-year-old child”, that Karch will/should tell her that’s unacceptable? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2021 12:36:08 GMT -5
This format is tailor made for USAV to prepare for the Olympics. It’s like a 2 month training camp for both men’s & women’s teams paid for by the VNL organizers. If it wasn’t an Olympic year you would have a hard time getting “A” teamers to commit to this, but is USAV going to pay for a separate training camp in Anaheim to prep for the Olympics AND send 14-25 players and staff to VNL? Not likely.... So, if you want a chance to play in Tokyo get ready to bubble-up! And you think if Akinradewo says “I just spend the whole spring in Japan, and I’m going to spend a month in Tokyo in July, I need to spend time with my 1-year-old child”, that Karch will/should tell her that’s unacceptable? Do you really think that Akinradewo's baby isn't with her in Japan?! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2021 12:37:38 GMT -5
You know what, for once, I don't have a dog in this fight. I don't care who shows up to the tournament. At this point, I am just grateful it is happening. If all teams don't send their A teams, then at least the competition will be more balanced and interesting. #silverlining
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Post by itsallrelative on Jan 27, 2021 13:50:49 GMT -5
You know what, for once, I don't have a dog in this fight. I don't care who shows up to the tournament. At this point, I am just grateful it is happening. If all teams don't send their A teams, then at least the competition will be more balanced and interesting. #silverlining Agreed...even if it is the "C" team...it will be good to have international competition! |
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Post by northwoods on Jan 27, 2021 14:04:35 GMT -5
I’m just looking at the calendar and, if you’re preparing a team for the Olympics, you would want to go hard for the 7 weeks the VNL occupies. There are 3 weeks between the end of VNL and the Olympics start. Enough to taper your training and comply with whatever quarantine period Tokyo requires.
So, do you take advantage of the complimentary training venue and competition for those 7 weeks, or set up a training group in the US with no competition to play other than yourself, and foot the bill for a second set of players, coaches & staff?
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Post by CAI BIN MUST GO on Jan 27, 2021 15:34:16 GMT -5
Despite this being the only Olympic tune up for nearly 2 years, I think this means we don’t see A teams. I just can’t see players like Larson, Robinson, Akinradewo, etc having any desire to spend another 2 consecutive months out of the country in a bubble. I disagree. The only teams that will likely rest starters are the European Teams and probably China. Brazil and USA will be all in. I think China will have their starters in the bubble but maybe not playing every match. Assuming ding xia can ever get out of quarantine.... 😂 |
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Post by ironhammer on Jan 27, 2021 19:07:00 GMT -5
I disagree. The only teams that will likely rest starters are the European Teams and probably China. Brazil and USA will be all in. I think China will have their starters in the bubble but maybe not playing every match. Assuming ding xia can ever get out of quarantine.... 😂 China will allow her to compete one way or another, if Lang Ping feels she is needed for the team. |
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