Japan’s men’s volleyball team, aiming to win their first gold medal in 52 years at the Paris Olympics, won their second group stage match against Argentina 3-1 on July 31, marking their first win of the tournament. Their final group stage match against the United States on August 2 (early morning of August 3, Japan time) will be an important match for a place in the final tournament among the top eight teams.

“I feel relieved. It’s difficult to win at the Olympics. We’ll be playing against the United States soon, so I’ll make sure I’m in top condition.”

Three days after the loss in the first match against Germany, captain Yuki Ishikawa (Perugia) breathed a sigh of relief after winning a close match against Argentina.