MACAO — Canada’s run at the 2026 Volleyball Nations League ended Thursday with a 3-1 quarterfinal loss to Turkey.
Set scores were 22-25, 25-21, 25-21 and 25-17.
Canada led in attack points but fell behind Turkey in blocks, aces, and points from opponent errors.
Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., and Turkey’s Melissa Vargas each had a game-high 27 points.
Canada finished sixth overall in the tournament after advancing to the VNL Finals for the first time.
Turkey won the 2023 VNL and reached the 2024 Olympic semifinals.
Canada now shifts focus to the NORCECA Women’s Volleyball Championship Aug. 21-29 in the Dominican Republic, where Olympic qualification is at stake.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2026.
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