The FIVB World Grand Prix 2008 was a women's volleyball tournament in which 12 countries competed from 20 June to 12 July 2008. The finals were held in Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan. Cuba, Brazil, Dominican Republic and the United States qualified for the tournament at the 2007 Women's Pan-American Cup in Colima, Mexico. Germany, Turkey, Italy, and Poland qualified through the European Qualifying Tournament in Ankara, Turkey. China, Japan, Thailand, and Kazakhstan qualified as the best four Asian teams. Competing nations The following national teams qualified: Calendar Teams Preliminary rounds Ranking The host Japan and top five teams in the preliminary round advance to the Final round. |} First round Group A |} Group B |} Group C |} Second round Group D |} Group E |} Group F |} Third round Group G |} Group H |} Group I |} Final round Venue– Yokohama Arena, Yokohama |} Final ranking |} Overall ranking Individual awards Most Valuable Player: Best Spiker: Best Blocker: Best Server: Best Libero: Best Setter: Best Scorer: References FIVB official site FIVB World Grand Prix 2008 in Japanese sport International volleyball competitions hosted by Japan 2008