Yuki Ishikawa DESTROYED Canada in Men's VNL 2024 !!!

Yuki Ishikawa DESTROYED Canada in Men's VNL 2024 !!! The fourth-best team in the Preliminary Phase, last year’s bronze medalists Japan earned the right of appearing in the VNL semifinals for a second-straight season with a solid 3-0 (26-24, 25-18, 26-24) victory over fifth-placed Canada.

Currently in second place in the World Rankings with 360.75 points, the Japanese benefited from an extraordinary performance from team captain Yuki Ishikawa to prevail over the Canadians. The 28-year-old Ishikawa was by far Japan’s most productive player on the court, producing 26 points, with 20 kills, three blocks and three aces. The next Japanese player to appear in the box score after him was fellow outside hitter Tatsunori Otsuka, who tallied ten points, with eight kills and two aces.

“This was such a tough match,” Ishikawa reflected. “But we managed to win in three and are very happy. We knew Canada was playing very well so we knew we had to keep our focus the entire time. Last year we lost in the semifinals and this time we’re determined to make another step forward and play in the final.”

Yūki Ishikawa (石川祐希, Ishikawa Yūki, born 11 December 1995) is a Japanese male professional volleyball player from Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.

Ishikawa is the first volleyball player to have a wax figure in Japan.[1] Currently, his wax figure is displayed at Madame Tussauds Tokyo.[2]

Ishikawa was named "Best outside spiker" award at the FIVB World Cup (2015, 2019), FIVB Nations League (2023), Asian Championship (2017, 2019, 2021), as well as "Most valuable player" award at the Asian Championship (2017, 2023).

As of April 2021, Ishikawa is the captain of the Japan men's national volleyball team, and plays as an outside hitter. He currently plays in the SuperLega (The highest level of Italian Volleyball League) for Sir Safety Perugia.

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[pouthaokamsuan]

Ishikawa is becoming more better as he grows older. The movement he got is completely different from any other players. I just love his style of playing. I've seen many good players, but not like him in my entire life. Hats off to the legend.

[yronblv]

Yuki Ishikawa's smile brings happiness to people around the world😊

[lalalalaeveryday]

after that bad call by the ref, yuki just switched to god mode 🤣

[soledadhalasan]

Ishikawa a patient monster in volleyball. Humble athlete.

[flamesniper]

Japan’s men’s and women’s team doing very well. I hope they get a medal in Paris Olympics

[libbyckc]

You won't believe how many times I've watched for the point at 12:10 ! Yamamoto is everywhere! I literally got touched. The narrator was on point! Everyone was on fire and not to mention Ishikawa

[randalramirez]

Yamamoto was exceptional, and Yuki, well, I ran out of adjectives for this man.🔥

[resmamaharjan]

I want this Yuki in every single match. Move forward with this strong mentality and confidence. No matter win or lose give your best shot. Go Yuki Go ❤

[ronaldruung]

Comentator says for Yamamoto's performance at 2nd set points 22 (CAN) - 21 (JPN):
"Oh Godness me Yamamoto, had work hard for that"
"briliant Yamamoto"
"again Yamamoto, you kidding"
"Yamamoto is every where"..
he is so briliant and amazing..

I think he is the best libero in this tournament

[jyvwqwh]

Ishikawa got points for a whole set in this 3 set victory. Amazing!

[remildamedrano]

Well done Japan 👏👏👏 Yuki is beast mode here...i love the commentator you can feel the intensity of the game 😂😂😂

[SpringAus]

Wow, wow, wow Yuki Ishikawa, he is a super man!!

[yospiseth]

Yuki Ishikawa's smile brings happiness to people around the world 😢

[sarahhibburt]

Ishikawa and Sekita 🔥 the footwork is really entertaining 😂

[sazaweisono]

7:43
He learned not only volleyball but also football in Italy!! lol

[josephineespiritu]

Yes, truly loaded with power. Ishikawa.

[fnzlee]

12:16 here is actually highlight for Yamamoto 😅..I keep on repeating the same rally 😂

[eloisaguevarra]

❤🎉❤🎉 congratulations Japan 🗾 team. Yuki Ishikawa...my captain, ohh my captain ❤

[dkento]

12:10
Yamamoto!
Yamamoto!!
Yamamoto!!!
Yamamoto!!!!

[Ferraco]

Ishikawa was in the zone! Either that or he has been spending a bit of time in football lately 😂