By Canadian Press

Canada beats Bulgaria 3-0 in men’s Volleyball Nations League action

May 24, 2024 | 9:38 AM

ANTALYA — Canada’s men’s volleyball continued its preparations for the Paris Olympics with a 3-0 win over Bulgaria on Friday in Volleyball Nations League action.

Eric Loeppky of Steinbach, Man., had a team-high 14 points as Canada posted set scores of 25-22, 30-28 and 26-24.

Stephen Maar of Aurora, Ont., added 13 points.

Canada improved to 2-1 in VNL play after opening with a 3-1 win over host Turkey on Tuesday before a hard-fought 3-1 loss to top-ranked Poland on Thursday.

The 12th-ranked Canadians return home for the next leg of VNL play and will next face Cuba on June 4 in Ottawa.

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Canada is already qualified for the Paris Games after a second-place finish in the Olympic Qualifier pool last year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2024.

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