With a runners-up result at the World Grand Prix Final Round, the Chinese women volleyball team climbed to the second spot in the latest rankings released by the world volleyball governing body, FIVB.

Website Sohu.com reported the breakthrough into the GP final helped China surpass Brazil in the ranking with 172 points. But China is still 19 points behind Russia, who dominated the season.

The 6th-placed Japan was the other Asian squad in the top ten.

Brazil still tops the men's ranking, while China remains at 16th. (Xinhua)