Canada’s journey in the men’s volleyball world championship came to an end as they were defeated 3-1 by top-ranked Poland in Pasay City, Philippines. Despite a strong effort, Canada lost the match after winning the second set 25-23 but falling short in the following sets with scores of 25-20 and 25-14. Canada had more attack points than Poland but was hindered by more errors.
Sharone Vernon-Evans led Canada’s scoring with 23 points. The Poles will now move on to face Turkey in the quarterfinals. Canadian head coach Dan Lewis expressed pride in his team’s effort and determination, emphasizing the need to strive for excellence and learn from the experience.
