Volleyball at the 1983 Pan American Games | |
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This page presents the results of the men's and women's volleyball tournament during the 1983 Pan American Games, which was held from August 17 to August 27, 1983 in Caracas, Venezuela.
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The preliminary round robin stage of the 1983 Pan American Games volleyball tournament was crucial in determining the teams that would advance to the final rounds. Both the men's and women's indoor volleyball tournaments followed a similar format, where teams competed against each other in a round-robin system, with each team playing a set number of matches.
In the men's tournament, the preliminary round was intense, with top teams like Brazil, United States, and Cuba quickly asserting themselves as contenders. Brazil and Cuba, both known for their strong volleyball traditions, were particularly dominant, while the United States also showcased strong performances. Argentina and Venezuela, though competitive, struggled to match the intensity of the top teams, which made for a competitive but predictable progression to the next rounds. These matches set the stage for an exciting final round that included the highly anticipated semifinal matchups.
In the women's tournament, the preliminary round robin saw similar competitive dynamics. The Cuban team, which had a powerful volleyball program at the time, was widely considered one of the favorites to take the gold. Teams like the USA and Peru also made strong statements, with Peru in particular showing impressive skills on the court. Brazil, a formidable force in volleyball, was not far behind and also looked poised to challenge for a medal. Other teams, such as Canada and Argentina, played valiantly but were less consistent, which impacted their chances to qualify for the final stages.
This stage of the competition was key not only for the top teams but also for the other countries participating, as it gave them valuable international experience against some of the best teams in the world. The round robin format allowed for multiple chances to assess strategies, develop team cohesion, and adapt to the varying styles of play, which was vital as the tournament progressed toward its final stages.
The results of the round robin matches were closely followed, as the performance during this phase would determine the seedings for the semifinals and finals, where the medals would ultimately be contested. With the top teams emerging victorious from the preliminary stage, the excitement mounted as the competition shifted to the knockout rounds.
Semifinals | Final | |||||
1983-08-25 – Caracas | ||||||
Brazil | 3 | |||||
1983-08-27 – Caracas | ||||||
United States | 0 | |||||
Brazil | 3 | |||||
1983-08-25 – Caracas | ||||||
Cuba | 1 | |||||
Cuba | 3 | |||||
Argentina | 0 | |||||
3rd Place | ||||||
1983-08-27 – Caracas | ||||||
United States | 0 | |||||
Argentina | 3 |
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Semifinals | Final | |||||
1983-08-25 – Caracas | ||||||
Cuba | 3 | |||||
1983-08-26 – Caracas | ||||||
Peru | 0 | |||||
Cuba | 3 | |||||
1983-08-25 – Caracas | ||||||
United States | 2 | |||||
United States | 3 | |||||
Brazil | 0 | |||||
3rd Place | ||||||
1983-08-26 – Caracas | ||||||
Peru | 3 | |||||
Brazil | 1 |
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