Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The 2011 FIVB Women's World Cup will be played from November 4 18, in Japan. The tournament is the first step in the qualification process for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. The top three teams will qualify for the Olympics, and join Great Britain as they have already secured a berth as the host country. The FIVB World Cup is a men's and women's volleyball competition. Created in 1965 (men) and 1973 (women), it is an international qualification event for the Olympic Games. It is not to be confused with the FIVB World Championship or the FIVB World League/FIVB World Grand Prix.