MANILA, Philippines — Crowd favorite Ran Takahasi said Japan has to improve its reception game following their loss to Canada in the first day of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Manila leg at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday.

Takashi and the Japanese team actually had five more receptions, 87-82, and even digs, 53-46, than Canada, but it was not enough as the Canadians emerged victorious in five sets, 25-21, 20-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10.

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