Italy vs Japan: 2023 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, Live Stream, Schedule

FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League 2023 will be broadcast on Volleyball World TV. It is streamed on volleyballworld.tv for viewers.

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By Pushkar Pandey | Jul 2, 2023 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

This year marks the fifth iteration of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League. Additionally, it started on May 30th, 2023, and is expected to end on July 16th, 2023. This competition has a more global feel to it because it is taking place in so many fascinating cities, such as Bangkok, Nagoya, Hong Kong, Brasilia, Antalya, and Texas. The final eight elimination matches for the VNL 2023 women’s championship, which are scheduled to take place from July 12 to July 16, 2023, will take place in Texas in the United States. As the host nation for the final round, the USA has already secured a place in the knockout stage regardless of their performance in the preliminary rounds. 

The FIVB, the organization that governs the sport, has put together an amazing international competition that features the best teams in the world. Italy and Japan will compete in the FIVB Women’s Nations League on July 2, 2023. Two exceptional teams are competing in this event. Compared to Japan, which is ranked eighth, Italy is ranked second. The 2022 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League saw Italy finish first and Japan finish seventh, respectively.

What kind of format will the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League have in 2023?

In three distinct daily stages, the VNL 2023 competition is held. The two groups’ teams alternate each week to ensure a fair competition between the 16 teams. There will be eight top teams competing in the finals, chosen after three weeks of fierce competition. Every train participates in twelve thrilling matches during the group stage. Eight teams also compete in a thrilling knockout round. Depending on how each team fared in the round of 16, these knockout rounds will be played in a particular order. The locations of these grand tours will vary, but for the time being, they will take place in Bangkok, Nagoya, Hong Kong, Brasilia, Suwon, Antalya, and Nagoya. The exciting knockout phase will begin after the elimination rounds, which last until July 2nd.

Italy vs Japan: Squads of both teams

Italy: Degradi Alice Carlotta (OH), Danesi Anna (MB), Bosio Francesca (S), Mazzaro Alessia (MB), Gennari Giulia (S), Fersino Eleonora (L), Villani Francesca (OH), Squarcini Federica (MB), D’Odorico Sofia (OH), Sylla Myriam Fatime (MB), Omoruyi Oghosasere Loveth (OH), Malual Adhuoljok John Majak (O), Nwakalor Sylvia Chinelo (O), Parrocchiale Beatrice (L), Davide Mazzanti (COACH)

Japan: Nagaoka Miyu (O), Hayashi Kotona (OH), Nishida Sarina (OH), Ishikawa Mayu (OH), Seki Nanami (S), Inoue Arisa (OH), Yamada Nichika (MB), Fukudome Satomi (L), Matsui Tamaki (S), Miyabe Airi (OH), Irisawa Mai (MB), Nishimura Minami (L), Araki Ayaka (MB), Wada Yukiko (OH), Masayoshi Manabe (COACH)

Schedule of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2023

Schedule (02.7.2023, Sunday)Timing (IST)
Serbia vs Bulgaria07:00 pm
Poland vs South Korea10:30 pm
Croatia vs Turkey11:30 pm
China vs USA2:00 pm
Italy vs Japan3:30 pm
Thailand vs Brazil7:00 pm

2023 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League: Results

Saturday GamesFinal ScorelineSet
Serbia vs Dominican Republic25-22, 15-25, 25-23, 19-25 & 10-152-3
South Korea vs China13-25, 21-25, 25-21 & 15-251-3
Italy vs Croatia25-14, 25-17 & 25-173-0

When is the Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2023?

Beginning on May 30 and concluding on July 16, the 2023 Women’s Volleyball Nations League will be held.

Where to watch the Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2023?

Each game of the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League 2023 will be broadcast on Volleyball World TV. It is streamed on volleyballworld.tv for viewers.

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