From July 11 to 16, 2017, the city of Nanjing, in China, will host the double-gender FIVB Under 21 World Championships.
Host City:
Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province in eastern China and has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having been the capital of China on several occasions. Its present name means "Southern Capital".
Located in the lower Yangtze River drainage basin and Yangtze River Delta economic zone, Nanjing has long been one of China's most important cities. It is recognized as one of the four great ancient capitals of China. Nanjing has long been a national center of education, research, transport networks and tourism.
With an urban population of over seven million (2011), Nanjing is the second-largest commercial centre in the East China region after Shanghai.
Details:
Venue: Tangshan Beach Theme Park; Tangshan new town, Jiangning district, Nanjing, just before the cross of Yanxiang Rd. and Ruoshui Rd. Click here for exact location
Closest Airport: Nanjing International Airport
Distance from airport to venue: 50km
Training courts: Jiangning Beach Park/ 02 courts/ 09:30 – 18:00, available starting from 9th July