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Toronto Star
3 days ago
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- Toronto Star
Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
LJUBLJANA - Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday. Sitting in 12th in the VNL standings, Canada did not make the elimination round and will look ahead to the world championships in September. Ukraine needed a win to advance to the elimination round taking place in China.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
LJUBLJANA - Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday. Sitting in 12th in the VNL standings, Canada did not make the elimination round and will look ahead to the world championships in September. Ukraine needed a win to advance to the elimination round taking place in China. Canada led in attack points (64-61), blocking points (9-6) and aces (6-4). However, the two sides were equal in errors at 27 apiece. 'I was very impressed with the group today – the entire team stayed focused for a very important match that finishes this VNL campaign for Canada,' said Canada head coach Dan Lewis. 'I'm proud of the way the guys executed today. Many new players were on the court, who have been patient and working very hard and are always ready to contribute at any moment. … We're looking forward to our next section of training that allows us to prepare for the world championships.' Canada's Skyler Varga led all scoring with 27 points (24 attacks, two blocks, one ace), followed by teammates Jordan Canham (14 points) and Jesse Elser (12 points). This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada men close VNL prelims by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
LJUBLJANA – Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday. Sitting in 12th in the VNL standings, Canada did not make the finals and will look ahead to the world championships in September. Canada led in attack points (64-61), blocking points (9-6) and aces (6-4). However, the two sides were equal in errors at 27 apiece. Canada's Skyler Varga led all scoring with 27 points (24 attacks, two blocks, one ace), followed by teammates Jordan Canham (14 points) and Jesse Elser (12 points). Canada dashed the Ukrainian team's hopes of making the playoffs as Ukraine needed a win to advance. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2025.
The Mainichi
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Volleyball: Japan beaten in straight sets by Brazil in Nations League
CHIBA, Japan (Kyodo) -- Japan was beaten in straight sets against powerhouse Brazil in the men's Volleyball Nations League on Friday, with the host nation for the preliminary phase's final round falling to its first defeat of the week. After beating Germany 3-1 and Argentina 3-2 through Thursday, Japan failed to find its way past Brazil in a 25-21, 25-23, 28-26 defeat at Chiba Port Arena near Tokyo and dropped to 7-4 for the phase. Japan faces the United States on Sunday with the VNL finals at stake. The top seven finishers from the preliminaries will join host China at the finals from July 30. In the absence of captain and star outside hitter Yuki Ishikawa, who had right shoulder pain, opposite spiker Kento Miyaura again led the team with 11 points after logging a team-high 23 points against Argentina. Middle blocker Flavio Resende Gualberto led the match with 14 points as Brazil, top of the standings, improved to 9-1.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada posts 3-0 win over Netherlands in men's Volleyball Nations League action
LJUBLJANA – Xander Ketrzynski had a game-high 16 points as Canada earned a 3-0 win over the Netherlands on Friday to continue the third week of men's Volleyball Nations League action. Set scores were 25-22, 25-20, 25-15 as Canada improved to 4-6 in league play and remained 14th in the 18-team standings. With just one win, the Netherlands were overtaken by Serbia and slipped into last place. The Dutch are now in danger of being relegated from VNL in 2026. Canada, which was coming off a close loss to Slovenia on Wednesday, led the Dutch in attack points (43-35), blocks (5-1) and service aces (2-0). Serbia faces Serbia on Saturday and Ukraine on Sunday to wrap up preliminary-round play. The Canadians were two wins and three points behind eighth-place Slovenia heading into the weekend. The top eight teams move on to the elimination round and the team that finishes last (18th) will be relegated. 'This was a really important win for the team,' Canada head coach Dan Lewis said. 'We have two more matches, and we need to maintain our focus and drive. At the beginning of this VNL, we talked a lot about growing and thriving and I'm seeing great things from some of the younger guys.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
