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Peru Opens U17 Women's World Championship Campaign in San Felipe

A top-four finish in Group B is required for Peru to reach the round of 16 in the 24‑team tournament.

Overview

  • Peru begins its group-stage run on Thursday, August 6, against Tunisia and will play five matches through August 11 with final group game versus China.
  • All Group B matches for Peru are scheduled at the Liceo Mixto / Polideportivo in San Felipe, Chile, where the team will face China, Mexico, Venezuela, Tunisia and the Philippines.
  • Head coach Marcello Bencardino named the official U17 squad including setters Marcela Manrique and Mireya Maldonado and liberos Kaori Mendoza and Vannia Adrianzen.
  • Peru arrived having used the Copa Federación, the Copa Panamericana and friendlies as preparation, finishing the Copa Federación with one win and two losses.
  • Fans in Peru can watch the team on Latina (TV and digital), while the full tournament is available globally via VBTV and Volleyball World/YouTube.