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India finish fourth in World Championships

Sunday, 09 August 2009 23:55 TIS
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Argentina defeated host India 25-19, 25-16, 25-22 to capture the 2009 FIVB Men’s Junior World Championship bronze medal at the event being held at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, India.

India Head Coach M.H. Kumara:
“I offer my congratulations to Argentina for finishing with its highest placement in this tournament. Yesterday was a great five-set match that took a lot out of us. We had the will to win today, but were not as physically ready. The fourth position is a great accomplishment and the whole country should be happy.”

India Captain Mandeep Singh:
“During the entire tournament, we played better than expectations. After yesterday’s match against Brazil, we were down as we should have won the match.”

Argentina Head Coach Juan Manuel Cichello:
“I want to congratulate my players for this historical accomplishment.”

Argentina Captain Nicolas Uriarte:
“Yesterday, we wanted to win and get to the finals. Having lost to Cuba, we wanted to win the match today and get to the podium.”

 

 

 
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