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Tuomas Sammelvuo has resigned as head coach of Canada’s men’s volleyball team after it finished 10th at the Paris Games and reached the Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals last year. Squad 10th at Paris Olympics this past summer, reached VNL quarterfinals last yearCBC Sports · Posted: Nov 22, 2024 12:47 PMContinue Reading

Sarah Pavan, a two-time Olympian who won multiple volleyball gold medals for Canada at world championships and Commonwealth Games, retired on Monday at age 38. Kitchener, Ont., native won multiple world championship and Commonwealth Games gold medalsCBC Sports · Posted: Oct 21, 2024 2:28 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4Continue Reading

France defended its Olympic gold medal in men’s volleyball on Saturday, and oh how special to do so right at home with a raucous, standing-room-only crowd offering assists every step of the way. Jean Patry’s hard hitting and match-high 17 points led the FrenchThe Associated Press · Posted: Aug 10,Continue Reading

The Canadian men’s volleyball team continued its roll with a win in its preliminary-round finale Saturday, guaranteeing itself a spot in the Volleyball Nations League quarterfinals. Stephen Maar had a team-high 18 points in leading Canadian to 4th straight winThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 22, 2024 2:25 PM EDTContinue Reading

Eric Loeppky had a match-high 21 points as Canada qualified for the Volleyball Nations League men’s quarterfinals by stunning Brazil 3-0 on Friday in Manila, Philippines. ‘We made some very good decisions on attack,’ head coach Tuomas Sammelvuo saysThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 21, 2024 1:02 PM EDT |Continue Reading

Canada improved its chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of the men’s Volleyball Nations League with a lopsided 3-0 win over Germany on Thursday in Manila, Philippines. Staying focused, pushing on each rally a good lesson for squad, says head coachThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 20, 2024 12:25 PMContinue Reading

Canada’s men’s volleyball team continued its Olympic preparation with a 3-2 win over Japan on Tuesday to open Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League preliminary round in Manila, Philippines. Outside hitter Stephen Maar amasses 24 total points, including 2 acesThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 18, 2024 3:23 PM EDTContinue Reading

Canada came back from two sets down to post a 3-2 win over Japan in Volleyball Nations League women’s action Thursday in Fukuoka, Japan. Victory over Japan sets up key match vs. Netherlands The Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 13, 2024 12:51 PM EDT | Last Updated: June 13 From left:Continue Reading

The Canadian women’s volleyball team’s push for Olympic qualification hit a snag Tuesday with a lopsided 3-0 loss to Italy in Volleyball Nations League action. 10th-ranked squad still vying for spot in Paris Olympic tourney this summerThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 11, 2024 1:55 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading