Canadian men's volleyball team gets first win in Tokyo

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The Canadian men's volleyball team is on the board with its first win at Tokyo2020.

Canada defeated Iran in straight sets in the preliminary round on Wednesday, improving to 1-2 as they try to move on to the quarterfinals out of Pool A.

Captain Gord Perrin and Nicholas Hoag led the way as Canada opened a 6-1 lead in the first set and never looked back. The Canucks took over the game by a score of 26-16, 25-20, 25-22. They take the court again on Friday against Venezuela.

 

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