Japan aims for bronze in men's volleyball Nations League third‑place match

Japan's men’s national volleyball team, ranked fifth in the 2024 Nations League, faced sixth‑ranked Slovenia in the third‑place match in Ningbo, China. A win would secure Japan’s first medal in two years, a bronze at the tournament.

Captain Yuki Ishikawa said the team is focused on “recovering and taking the bronze.” Japan entered the match after a 3‑1 quarter‑final win over the United States and a 3‑1 victory over the host nation China in the earlier round. The two sides have a favorable head‑to‑head record, with Japan unbeaten in their last seven meetings against Slovenia.