Olympic champion and World No. 1 Brazil won the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup on Sunday by defeating Japan 3-0 (29-27, 25-14, 25-18) at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Brazil became the first team to win the title twice. It also won in 2005.
Japan took the bronze medal, matching its performance in 2001.
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