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Kiko Demigillo
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) returns to the Philippines from June 18 to 23, 2024, at the Mall of Asia Arena, featuring top teams like Japan, USA, Brazil, France, Germany, and Canada.
Filipino volleyball fans will get to see the likes of Ran Takahashi, Bruno, Nimir Abdel-Aziz, and Micah Christenson in action at the VNL 2024 Manila Leg. | Art by Mitzi Solano/One Sports, Photo (c) Volleyball World
The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) is making its highly anticipated return to the Philippines for the third consecutive year.
Volleyball enthusiasts can mark their calendars, as the event will take place from June 18 to 23, 2024, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
This year's Manila leg promises an exhilarating lineup of eight top-tier teams.
Crowd favorites and world no. 4 Japan are set to make their highly-anticipated return to Manila. World no. 5 Team USA will also be making their first appearance in the Philippines.
Four formidable teams are also returning to the Manila leg: 2021 VNL champion Brazil, 2022 winner France, no. 11 Germany, and no. 12 Canada.
With that in mind, check out the VNL 2024 Manila Leg schedule and the results so far.
JUNE 18, 2024
(#13) Netherlands vs (#4) Brazil – 5:00 p.m.
- Brazil def. Netherlands, 3-1: 24-26, 25-23, 31-29, 25-20
(#12) Canada vs (#3) Japan — 8:30 p.m.
- Canada def. Japan, 3-2: 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 25-20, 15-10
- VNL: Ran Takahashi points out necessary improvement for Japan after tough five-set loss to Canada
- VNL: Yuki Ishikawa grateful for Filipino support, promises Japan’s best efforts in Manila leg
- VNL: Canada coach Tuomas Sammelvuo enjoys loud atmosphere from Filipino fans in Manila Leg opener versus Japan
- VNL: Yuji Nishida takes Japan’s loss to Canada in stride
JUNE 19, 2024
(#11) Germany vs (#7) France — 4:00 p.m.
- Germany def. France, 3-1: 25-23, 25-27, 25-20, 25-23
- VNL: Veteran György Grozer relishes first time in Manila as he leads Germany’s crucial win over France
(#17) Iran vs (#5) USA — 7:00 p.m.
- Iran def. USA, 3-2: 26-28, 25-23, 25-18, 26-28, 15-13
- ‘Nicest people in the world’ | Erik Shoji shows love to Filipino fans after USA’s first match in VNL Manila Leg
- VNL: Milad Ebadipour eyes strong finish for Iran after back-to-back wins in Manila leg
JUNE 20, 2024
(#11) Germany vs (#12) Canada — 11:00 a.m.
- Canada def. Germany, 3-0: 25-19, 25-18, 25-20
- Canada’s Stephen Maar bares quicker adjustment in second trip to VNL Manila Leg
(#17) Iran vs (#13) Netherlands — 4:00 p.m.
- Iran def. Netherlands, 3-2: 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10
- VNL: Amin Esmaeilnezhad outplayed Nimir Abdel-Aziz, says Netherlands coach Roberto Piazza
(#4) Brazil vs (#5) USA — 7:00 p.m.
- USA def. Brazil, 3-2: 25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9
- VNL: Micah Christenson bares heartfelt message to Filipino fans after USA’s first win in Manila Leg
- VNL: USA’s Taylor Averill hopes to try one very Filipino thing during their stay in Manila
- VNL: ‘It feels like home’ | USA’s TJ Defalco bares experience in Philippines
JUNE 21, 2024
(#17) Iran vs (#7) France — 11:00 a.m.
- France def. Iran, 3-0: 25-21, 25-17, 25-20
- VNL: Jean Patry feels support of ‘amazing’ Filipino fans after France’s bounce-back win in Manila Leg
(#12) Canada vs (#4) Brazil— 3:00 p.m.
- Canada def. Brazil, 3-0: 26-24, 25-19, 26-24
- VNL: Eric Loeppky lauds Canada’s improvements in Manila Leg after stunning win over Brazil
(#13) Netherlands vs (#3) Japan— 7:00 p.m.
- Japan's Ran Takahashi ruled out for remainder of 2024 VNL Manila Leg
JUNE 22, 2024
(#11) Germany vs (#5) USA — 11:00 a.m.
- VNL: Matt Anderson, USA keep Final Eight hopes alive with crucial win over Germany
(#12) Canada vs (#13) Netherlands — 4:00 p.m.
- VNL: Canada overcomes 37-point explosion of Nimir Abdel-Aziz, Netherlands to complete flawless Manila Leg run
(#7) France vs (#3) Japan— 7:00 p.m.
- VNL: Yuki Ishikawa erupts for 33 points as Japan stages epic comeback over France
JUNE 23, 2024
(#11) Germany vs (#17) Iran— 11:00 a.m.
(#7) France vs(#4) Brazil — 4:00 p.m.
(#3) Japan vs (#5) USA — 7:00 p.m.
Volleyball fans can expect an unforgettable experience as the world's best teams compete in Manila, showcasing top-notch volleyball action and setting the stage for even more thrilling tournaments to come.
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