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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Japan Volleyball Association's search for its women's national team head coach has identified Ferhat Akbas, as the top candidate, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.

The USSR became the first nation to sweep volleyball gold medals under the Olympic format. After consecutive runner-up finishes in 1968 and 1972, Japan returned to the fore of women's volleyball with ...

“Japan is very fortunate to host some of the best players the Philippines has to offer in our own professional volleyball teams and leagues,” said Hanada. “So with the Philippines hosting ...

She has taken classes such as Japanese language history and Japanese ... playing tennis, badminton and volleyball with her parents and staff. In November, she observed a total lunar eclipse ...

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In the decisive fifth set, they dominated Japan to seal up their first victory in Olympic men’s volleyball since the 2012 London Games. In the first set, Germany launched a 7-0 run early in the first ...