In the first days of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League Pool 3, Brazil and Italy dominated with two wins each in Macao. Brazil tops the standings with a perfect 6-0 record, while Italy holds third place at 5-1. Poland is second at 5-0. Japan and China each secured one win, placing fifth and fourth, respectively. Thailand celebrated their first victory of the season.
Brazil’s notable wins included a close 3-2 match against Japan, led by Gabriela Guimaraes with 24 points, and a 3-1 triumph over the Netherlands. Italy maintained their strong form with straight-set victories over France and the Dominican Republic, featuring standout performances by Paola Egonu.
China defeated the Netherlands, bolstered by Yuan Xinyue’s 17 points and Zhu Ting’s return. Japan bounced back from their loss to Brazil with a decisive 3-0 win over France. Thailand’s victory over the Dominican Republic marked their first VNL win of 2024.
