2009 Men's European Volleyball Championship | |
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Tournament details | |
Host nation | Turkey |
Dates | September 3–13 |
Teams | 16 |
Venues | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Champions | Poland (1st title) |
MVP | Piotr Gruszka |
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Official Website | |
2009 Men's European Volleyball Championship was held from September 3 to September 13, 2009 in İzmir and Istanbul, Turkey.
Poland claimed their first Men's European Volleyball Championship title with an undefeated run. The final was concluded with a 3-1 victory against France. Bulgaria captured the bronze medal after defeating Russia 3-0. Poland's Piotr Gruszka was named the tournament's most valuable player.
The İzmir Halkapınar Sport Hall in İzmir hosted Pools A, C, and E. Istanbul's Abdi İpekçi Arena hosted Pools B, D, and F. İzmir also hosted the Semifinals & Final.