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Men’s volleyball shocker: Germany takes down Japan to open Saturday slate

Gyorgy Grozer celebrates after scoring points during the Pool C match between Japan and Germany on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics at South Paris Arena.

By NBC Olympics

Published July 27, 2024 3:03 AM

Lintao Zhang/Getty Images

In their first Olympic men’s volleyball game since London 2012, Germany shocked No. 2-ranked Japan, 3-2, to open the men’s volleyball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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