AUGUST 21, 2003
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USA Wins Opening Match With Ukraine

Daegu, South Korea- Amid heightened security at the World University Games in South Korea, IPFW Head Volleyball Coach Arnie Ball saw his team win their opening round match against the Ukraine 3-2.

The U.S. squad dropped the first two games of the match 25-23, 26-24 before storming back to take games three and four 25-19, 25-20. The fifth and deciding game went to the U.S. team 27-25.

Before the match, it was learned that local police and security were tipped off that Islamic radicals could launch a chemical weapons attack on the venues. The South Korean Environmental Ministry said that surveillance and security checks of vehicles have been increased due to the tip.

More than 7,000 athletes and officials from over 170 countries are participating in the games, including 137 from the United States and 99 from Britain.

The U.S. team will next see Pool "B" action tomorrow against Canada.

The Men's volleyball portion of the Games will continue until the finals on August 31st.

Pool "B" Teams include: United States, Ukraine, Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, and D.P.R. Korea.

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