Rourke to Play for Australian National Team in Inaugural Tournament
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Oregon State volleyball player (Queensland, Australia) will take part in the First Annual Abu Dhabi International Women’s Volleyball Championship, hosted by the Higher Organising Committee (HOC), as a member of the Australian National Team beginning May 21.
The tournament features 10 of the world’s top seeded teams divided into two groups according to their rankings with Australia joining Italy, Holland, Egypt and Algeria. The teams in the other group are Cuba, Russia, France, Germany and Azerbaijan.
Opening ceremonies will include an exhibition match between the United Arab Emirates and a World All-Stars Team, which is composed of one member of each of the 10 participating teams.
The teams will start arriving to Abu Dhabi on May 19 and will stay at the Armed Forces Officers Club. They will train at the indoor stadium of Al Jazira Club, which is also the venue for the tournament.
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