Dominican Republic’s female volleyball team defeated Puerto Rico over the weekend in Santo Domingo to win the right to participate in the World Volleyball Games that will open in Japan on 14 November. The Dominicans defeated Puerto Rico 15-3, 11-15, 15-8, 15-8. The Dominicans had won the earlier match held in Puerto Rico. The country has participated in World Games on two previous occasions, first in 1974 and later in 1978, finishing 20th place, of a total 24 teams.
