| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  Japan |
| Dates | November 16–21 |
| Teams | 6 |
| Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
| Champions |  Cuba (1st title) |
| Tournament awards | |
| MVP | Regla Bell |
The first World Grand Champions Cup women's volleyball was held in Japan from 16 to 21 November 1993.
| Team | Qualified as |
|---|---|
| Japan | Host Nation |
 China | 1993 Asian Champions |
| Cuba | 1993 NORCECA Champions |
 Peru | 1993 South American Champions |
 Russia | 1993 European Champions |
 United States | Wild Card |
The competition formula of the 1993 Women's World Grand Champions Cup is the single Round-Robin system. Each team plays once against each of the 5 remaining teams. Points are accumulated during the whole tournament, and the final standing is determined by the total points gained.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 3.750 | 280 | 175 | 1.600 |
| 2 | China | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 1.714 | 246 | 212 | 1.160 |
| 3 | Russia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 1.091 | 290 | 290 | 1.000 |
| 4 | Japan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 0.818 | 253 | 257 | 0.984 |
| 5 | United States | 5 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 0.571 | 237 | 299 | 0.793 |
| 6 | Peru | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 0.400 | 217 | 290 | 0.748 |
| Date | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Peru | 1–3 | Cuba | 15–13 | 4–15 | 7–15 | 8–15 | 34–58 | |
| 16 Nov | Russia | 2–3 | China | 9–15 | 15–7 | 13–15 | 15–11 | 11–15 | 63–63 |
| 16 Nov | Japan | 3–1 | United States | 17–15 | 13–15 | 15–8 | 15–13 | 60–51 | |
| 17 Nov | China | 0–3 | Cuba | 3–15 | 13–15 | 7–15 | 23–45 | ||
| 17 Nov | United States | 3–2 | Peru | 5–15 | 10–15 | 15–12 | 15–7 | 15–9 | 60–55 |
| 17 Nov | Russia | 3–2 | Japan | 15–13 | 7–15 | 17–15 | 11–15 | 15–12 | 65–70 |
| Date | Score | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov | Russia | 1–3 | Cuba | 15–13 | 4–15 | 7–15 | 6–15 | 32–58 | |
| 19 Nov | China | 3–1 | United States | 15–7 | 15–6 | 9–15 | 15–6 | 54–34 | |
| 19 Nov | Japan | 3–1 | Peru | 8–15 | 15–6 | 15–13 | 15–1 | 53–35 | |
| 20 Nov | Cuba | 3–2 | United States | 13–15 | 15–6 | 15–17 | 15–10 | 15–10 | 74–58 |
| 20 Nov | Peru | 2–3 | Russia | 4–15 | 15–11 | 15–13 | 14–16 | 17–19 | 65–74 |
| 20 Nov | Japan | 1–3 | China | 14–16 | 17–15 | 8–15 | 3–15 | 42–61 | |
| 21 Nov | United States | 1–3 | Russia | 15–11 | 12–15 | 4–15 | 3–15 | 34–56 | |
| 21 Nov | Peru | 0–3 | China | 11–15 | 6–15 | 11–15 | 28–45 | ||
| 21 Nov | Cuba | 3–0 | Japan | 15–9 | 15–11 | 15–8 | 45–28 |
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Team Roster Regla Bell, Mireya Luis, Idalmis Gato, Lilia Izquierdo, Magaly Carvajal, Marlenis Costa, Sonia Lescaille, Tania Ortiz, Marta Sánchez, Regla Torres, Ana Fernández, Mirka Francia Head Coach: Eugenio George Lafita |
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