By Canadian Press

Canada earns 3-1 win over China in women’s Volleyball Nations League

May 17, 2024 | 5:18 PM

RIO DE JANEIRO — Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., had a game-high 27 points as Canada defeated China 3-1 in women’s Volleyball Nations League on Friday.

Canada, ranked 11th in the world, won the opening set 25-22 before No. 6 China took the second set 25-20.

Canada responded by winning the third set 25-23 and finished China off with a 25-22 fourth-set victory.

Canadian captain Alexa Gray of Calgary added 21 points. Canada’s women are still vying for a place at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris. 

Seven women’s teams have already qualified.

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The remaining five spots will go to the top five not-yet-qualified teams in the FIVB rankings at of the end of the Nations League’s preliminary phase. 

Canada opened with a four-set loss to host Brazil on Tuesday night before rebounding with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic on Thursday. 

The team’s next match is Saturday against Thailand.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 17, 2024.

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