Tokyo 2020 match schedule confirmed
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, February 13, 2020 - The full match
schedule for the men's and women's volleyball tournaments at the
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has been confirmed, ahead of the
ultimate sporting event of the planet due to be held in the
Japanese capital from July 24 to August 9.
Match schedule - Men - Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Click here.
Match schedule - Women - Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - Click here.
As volleyball returns to the place where it made its Olympic
debut in 1964, for the first time in history the competition
will conclude with the women's final, on Sunday, August 9, just
a few hours ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony and one day
after the men's gold is decided.
The Preliminary Round matches will be held on alternate days for
men and women, each day including six matches in three sessions
of two.
Action begins with the men's competition on Saturday, July 25,
as Rio 2016 silver medallists Italy take on Canada at 9.00 local
time (0.00 GMT). Defending champions Brazil open their campaign
with the second match of the opening day at 11.05 (2.05 GMT).
The Preliminary Round in the men's tournament concludes on
Sunday, August 2 followed by quarterfinals on Tuesday, August 4
and semifinals on Thursday, August 6. The medals matches are
scheduled for Saturday, August 8, starting at 13.30 local time
(4.30 GMT) for the bronze medal match and at 21.15 (12.15 GMT)
for the gold medal match.
The order of quarterfinals and semifinals will be defined
following the conclusion of the Preliminary Round and
quarterfinals respectively, to ensure the maximum audience for
the athletes and the sport in the different territories
broadcasting the Olympic Games.
The women's tournament begins on Sunday, July 26 with first
serve at 9.00 local time (0.00 GMT) when Russia take on Italy.
Defending champions China play their first game at 16.25 (7.25
GMT) against Turkey.
The Preliminary Round in the women's tournament concludes on
Monday, August 3, followed by quarterfinals on Wednesday, August
5 and semifinals on Friday, August 7. The medals matches are
scheduled for Sunday, August 9, starting at 9.00 local time
(0.00 GMT) for the bronze and at 13.30 (4.30 GMT) for the gold.
All volleyball matches of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will be
held at the newly constructed Ariake Arena. |