The Japan women's national volleyball team has suffered their first defeat in the 2026 VNL tournament.
Shock all around! Japan lost to the Dominican Republic 1-3 sets in the 2026 Women's Volleyball Nations League.
25-17, 20-25, 26-28, 23-25.
This marks Japan's first loss in the 2026 VNL after winning six consecutive matches earlier.
Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic secured their first victory in the tournament!