On the 24th, the Japan Volleyball Association announced the 12 players who will be participating in the Japanese men’s volleyball team for the Paris Olympics, including captain Yuki Ishikawa (Perugia) and Ai Takahashi (Suntory). For the libero position, which head coach Philippe Blanc had stated “only one player will be selected,” Tomohiro Yamamoto (Osaka Bulletion) was selected.

Comments from the 12 representatives

Yuki Ishikawa I will take into account the thoughts of my teammates who have been training with me and those who have supported me, and produce results. I will win a medal. I will approach the Olympics with that determination. My biggest goal is to win a gold medal.

Nishida Yuji: I had a frustrating experience at the Tokyo Olympics, and I’ve always wanted to win. With that feeling in mind, I want to pursue the result of winning a medal.