The Women’s Volleyball Nations League returned with all the drama and heart fans could hope for. From five-set thrillers to home-court celebrations, Wednesday had it all.
Poland Fights Back to Edge Netherlands
Poland showed real grit in Belgrade, bouncing back twice to defeat the Netherlands in five sets. Captain Agnieszka Korneluk led the charge with 19 points, helping her team climb to third in the standings. “It was tough, but we never gave up,” she said.
Turkiye Feeds Off Home Crowd Energy
In front of a roaring crowd in Istanbul, Turkiye swept the Dominican Republic in straight sets. Melissa Vargas delivered when it mattered most, scoring 16 points. “It felt amazing to play at home again,” said teammate Hande Baladin.
Japan Stuns Thailand with Comeback
Down two sets, Japan didn’t panic. Instead, Yukiko Wada fired up with 29 points, and the team flipped the match in their favor. Now 5-0, they sit at the top of the standings with Italy.
Other Moments to Remember:
- Ana Cristina stepped up big for Brazil in a 3-1 win over Belgium.
- Germany outlasted France in a five-set nail-biter, winning 3-2.
- China pleased their home fans with a 3-1 win over Czechia.
- Korea finally tasted victory, beating Canada in a dramatic tie-break.
- Italy continued their winning streak, defeating Bulgaria 3-1 behind Paola Egonu’s 27-point effort.
Don’t miss a moment—watch live on VBTV
- ITA M: Pablo Kukartsev Joins Cucine Lube Civitanova for 2025/26 Season
- POL M: Jakub Popiwczak Joins Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie After 13 Years with Jastrzębski Węgiel
- VNL W: Team USA Outlasts Serbia in a Heart-Pounding Five-Set Clash in Belgrade
- ITA W: Camilla Weitzel Joins Savino Del Bene Volley for 2025/2026 Season
- POL W: UNI Opole Welcomes New Head Coach Bartłomiej Dąbrowski
