Canada men defeat Olympic champion France for first time in Volleyball Nations League
Canada outscored France in attacks and blocks and earned its first VNL victory over the two-time reigning Olympic champions since 2018.
- On Thursday, Canada's men's volleyball team defeated Olympic champion France 3-1 at the Volleyball Nations League in Ottawa, marking their first victory against France since the tournament began in 2018.
- Xander Ketrzynski led Canada with a match-high 20 points, while Eric Loeppky added 18 and Stephen Maar contributed 12 to power the offensive effort.
- "We were able to sit with it down the stretch and go point by point with a really strong, technical team," Maar said, as the victory improved Canada to 1-1 at TD Place.
- Canada outperformed France in attack points 58-53 and blocking 15-7, while committing 22 errors compared to France's 24, securing the statistical edge.
- The team takes Friday off before facing the United States on Saturday in their next Volleyball Nations League matchup.
13 Articles
13 Articles
TWU alum led scoring for Canada in volleyball nationals
In one of the most anticipated events on the adult volleyball calendar, two former Trinity Western University (TWU) Spartans are right in the thick of the competition. The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) week one tournament – bringing together teams from around the globe – is currently underway in Eastern Canada. The women’s Canadian team (featuring Langley’s own Brie Fransen) competed last week winning two and losing two matches in Quebec City.…
The Toronto Star
Canada men defeat Olympic champion France for first time in Volleyball Nations League
OTTAWA - Canada’s men’s volleyball team came away with a 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 21-25, 27-25) victory over Olympic champion France in Volleyball Nations League action on Thursday.
The Canadian men's volleyball team scored a blast in Ottawa, defeating the French selection, a first in the League of Nations.
Victory of Italy on Wednesday at the opening of the League of Nations, France fell on Thursday against Canada, which is playing at home in Ottawa, during the first stage. The Canadians, who had finished 13th of the previous edition (France had finished 3rd) won on the score of 25-20, 25-18, 21-18, 27-25 against some Blues who, let's remember, compete with a rejuvenated team, in order to preserve the cadres for the 2027 (World) and 2028 (OJ), if …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 90% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
