World champions USA, Italy and Rio Games gold medallists China are in third, fourth and fifth positions with 13, 10, 10 points respectively. Thailand (4 points), Turkey (4) and winless Belgium formed the bottom three teams. With just one day remaining before the kickoff, all is set for the third-week battle of one of the most-watched volleyball competitions. The Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, which was used as the main venue for the last year’s Bangkok Finals, is also ready for hosting the Pool H encounters. The Dominicans will next challenge Turkey the following day at 3pm, with Thailand playing a campaign-ending tussle against formidable Italy at 6pm.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 19, 2017 23:37 UTC