Cyprus women's national volleyball team

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Association Cyprus Volleyball Federation
Confederation CEV
FIVB ranking 67 (as of 31 July 2023)
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European Championship (Small Countries Division)
Appearances8 (First in 2001)
Best resultChampions (2001, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015)

The Cyprus women's national volleyball team represents Cyprus in international women's volleyball competitions and friendly matches.

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The team won the gold medal at the 2013 edition of the Games of the Small States of Europe in Luxembourg. [1]

The team competes in the European Volleyball Championship of the Small Countries Division.

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