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Japan delivered the first huge upset of Volleyball Nations League 2024, defeating defending champions, the world’s number one team, and pool hosts Türkiye in Antalya on Wednesday evening. Their captain Sarina Koga produced 31 points and a truly inspirational performance on the court to lead her team to victory despite

Volleyball World has joined forces with a betting company, 1xBet, in a five-year global sponsorship agreement. This groundbreaking collaboration, a first for the sport, will encompass both volleyball and beach volleyball events. The partnership will see 1xBet fully leverage Volleyball World's digital platforms as well as branding featured throughout live

Already guaranteed in the Paris Olympics, two-time world champions Serbia decided to give some of their players a break during the Volleyball Nations League 2024, most notably Tijana Bošković, Maja Ognjenović, Jovana Stevanović and Bianka Buša. The absence of some of the team’s main stars will give up-and-coming Serbian players

Yuki Ishikawa will play for Sir Susa Vim Perugia. After four seasons with Allianz Milan, the Japanese star has signed a two-year contract with arguably the world’s best team - reigning club world champions, Italian champions and Italian cup and super cup laureates.

Brazil pleased their home fans and started their campaign in the Volleyball Nations League 2024 with a four-set victory over Canada on Tuesday at the Maracanãzinho stadium in Rio de Janeiro. Last year’s runners-up China also began the tournament on the right foot in Pool 2, sweeping continental rivals Korea.

In their opening Volleyball Nations League 2024 game, Poland shut out Italy in Antalya on Tuesday evening with Magdalena Stysiak spearheading the attack and Agnieszka Korneluk pillaring the team’s blocking effort. The Netherlands swept the other Pool 1 match against Bulgaria earlier in the day on the Turkish Mediterranean coast.