Argentina women's volleyball beats Venezuela, then loses to Japan in VNL

The Argentine women's volleyball team closed a triangular tournament in San Juan with a flawless 3‑0 victory over Venezuela, posting set scores of 25‑19, 25‑17 and 25‑14. Bianca Cugno led scoring with 17 points, while Avril García and other teammates contributed to the undefeated performance that serves as preparation for the upcoming South American Cup in Lima.

Later in Osaka, Argentina faced the tournament‑leading Japan in the Volleyball Nations League and was defeated 3‑0 (25‑22, 25‑22, 25‑16). Vicentín and Armoa each tallied 12 points for Argentina, with Germán Gómez adding six. Coach Fabián Muraco rotated several players, and the squad now turns its attention to the September South American competition, where an Olympic berth is at stake.