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Brazilian Women's Volleyball Team Secures Olympic Berth for Los Angeles 2028
WHY IT MATTERS
This achievement sets the stage for Brazil's women's volleyball team to compete for the gold medal in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with a strong foundation and two years of preparation ahead.
What happened
The Brazilian women's volleyball team has secured its spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics by winning the South American Pre-Olympic Tournament in Rio de Janeiro without losing a single match. They defeated Argentina 3–0 in the final match, securing their 24th continental title and remaining the tournament's most successful squad.
This victory marks the sixth team to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, joining the US, Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, and Canada.
The team now has two years to work towards the gold medal, with wing spiker Gabi, the tournament's Most Valuable Player, expressing confidence in their potential to top the World Championship and Olympics.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Brazilian women’s volleyball team secures spot in Los Angeles 2028
Agencia Brasil · Agência Brasil · EBC/Agencia Brasil source terms; facts used for an original brief with link and attribution; images excluded
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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