(SP)U.S.-CHICAGO-VOLLEYBALL-NATIONS LEAGUE-MEN-CHINA VS CANADA
(250630) -- CHICAGO, June 30, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Chuan of China prepares to spike during the Pool 5 match between China and Canada at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Chicago, the United States, June 29, 2025. (Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua)
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