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Canada loses to top-ranked U.S. in world sitting volleyball semifinal
Canada fell in straight sets to the top-ranked United States and must beat China to secure a Paralympic berth.
- On Thursday, Canada lost 3-0 to the United States in a semifinal match at the World Sitting Volleyball Championships in Hangzhou, China, with set scores of 25-15, 25-22, and 25-7.
- The top two tournament teams qualify for the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles, and the top-ranked United States has already secured their spot in the final against Brazil.
- Kathryn Bridge led the Americans with 15 points, while Kaleo Kanahele Maclay and Emma Scheick added 13 and 12 points respectively; Captain Heidi Peters paced Canada with 13 points.
- Friday's third-place game offers Canada a chance to earn a berth by defeating China, while the Canadian men's team finished 15th after a 3-0 victory over Japan.
- The United States will now face Brazil in the championship final, positioning the Americans to secure their Paralympic qualification.
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Canada's sitting volleyball women to play for bronze, 2028 Paralympic berth against host China
Canada will play for third place in women's competition at the World Sitting Volleyball Championships after losing 3-0 to the United States in semifinal action Thursday in Hangzhou, China.
·Ottawa, Canada
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Canada loses to top-ranked U.S. in world sitting volleyball semifinal
HANGZHOU - Canada will play for third place in women's competition at the 2026 World Sitting Volleyball Championships after losing 3-0 to the United States in semifinal action Thursday.
·Toronto, Canada
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