2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix
| 2016 World Grand Prix | |
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| Tournament details | |
| Host nation |
 Thailand (Group 1 Final) |
| Dates | 3 June – 10 July |
| Teams | 28 |
| Venues | 20 (in 20 host cities) |
| Champions |
 Brazil (11th title)
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| MVP |
Natália Pereira
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| Official website | |
| FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix | |
The 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix was the 24th edition of the annual women's international volleyball tournament played by 28 teams from 3 June to 10 July 2016. The Group 1 final round was held in Bangkok, Thailand.Brazil captured their record eleventh title in the tournament after a 3–2 win over defending champions United States. In the bronze medal match, The Netherlands prevailed in five sets over Russia.Natália Pereira was elected the most valuable player.
In the Group 2 finals held in Varna, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic defeated Poland in five sets and earned a promotion to Group 1 for the 2017 season.
Moreover, in the Group 3 finals in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Croatia defeated the home team in straight sets to earn a promotion to Group 2 in the 2017 edition.
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