Group Canada’s Paris 2024 men’s volleyball crew uncovered
GATINEAU (July 8, 2024) – Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Olympic Board have declared the list of Group Canada men’s volleyball competitors named to contend at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The competitors are:
The group was equipped for Paris 2024 after putting second in its pool at the FIVB Olympic Capability Competition in China the previous fall. At the new Volleyball Countries Association competition, the group completed the three-week fundamental stage in fifth spot, progressing to the quarterfinals where they were disposed of by Japan, who proceeded to put second generally. Canada goes into Paris as the 10th-positioned group in the FIVB men’s volleyball world positioning.
Scratch Hoag will show up after having contended at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, however it will be his first as group commander. Child of Olympian Glenn Hoag, who contended at Los Angeles 1984 where Canada accomplished its best-ever Olympic outcome, the 31-year-old has been an individual from Volleyball Canada’s senior public group beginning around 2013. Hoag, whose mother and sibling additionally were individuals from Volleyball Canada’s public group, added to the bronze award won on home soil at the Toronto 2015 Skillet American Games. He has played in three FIVB Big Showdowns and two FIVB World Cups and has added to Group Canada’s three successive Olympic capabilities.
“It is consistently an extraordinary encounter and each time it seems like another one, as well,” said Hoag. “We likewise have a different group than the last two Olympics. Given the few players resigning as well as because volleyball has likewise developed to such an extent. It’s the most elevated level of volleyball on the planet so it’ll be fascinating to perceive how we perform beyond the new Volleyball Countries Association (VNL) contest. It is likewise exceptionally invigorating to see this large number of new players coming into such a major competition and performing at such a significant level. As in the past two Games, our goal isn’t anything under a decoration.”
Returning briefly to Olympic appearances are Stephen Maar, Arthur Szwarc, and Lucas Van Berkel. Maar completed third by and large in scoring in the 2024 Volleyball Countries Association.
Danny Demyanenko is one of eight competitors in the men’s volleyball crew who will make their Olympic presentation. An individual from Volleyball Canada’s public group starting around 2012, Demyanenko, who will commend his 30th birthday celebration only days before the Paris 2024 Opening Function, has shared that meeting all requirements for the Olympic Games has so far been a feature in his volleyball profession. Demyanenko started his profession playing ocean-side volleyball as a 14-year-old, yet the changed to indoor at 16.
“I’m staggeringly regarded and excited to have the amazing chance to address Canada in the Paris 2024 Olympics. I am so glad for what our group has had the option to achieve, the gathering we have is genuinely astounding, and we desire to let that radiate through in Paris,” said Demyanenko. “By and by, this has been a deep-rooted dream that has fuelled me through many promising and less promising times. Presently, to at long last address Canada on the most amazing stage, I desire to do right by Canada and motivate others to seek after their fantasies and conquer the snags before them.”
Different competitors in Group Canada’s Paris 2024 volleyball crew who will make their Olympic presentations are Luke Herr, Brodie Hofer, Xander Ketrzynski, Eric Loeppky, Justin Lui, Fynn McCarthy, and Brett Walsh. Ketrzynski is the child of Olympian Alex Ketrzynski who contended in volleyball in Los Angeles in 1984. In 2023, McCarthy was a beneficiary of the Bitove Native Honors through the Canadian Olympic Establishment.
Group Canada has contended in the men’s volleyball competition at five Olympic Games, posting its best outcome at Los Angeles in 1984 with a fourth-place finish. Following a 24-year nonattendance, the group equipped for Rio 2016 where they set fifth. At Tokyo 2020, Group Canada set eighth.
“To pick the Olympic group isn’t basic and I need to thank every one of the players who have buckled down for this fantasy to be in the Olympics, including the people who are not on the list,” said Tuomas Sammelvuo, Volleyball Canada’s men’s lead trainer. “Our deepest gratitude to the coaches, trainers, and support staff who believed in this team from the start. Your guidance and expertise were invaluable.”
We need to address Canada in the most ideal way conceivable for the entire country to be pleased with Canadian volleyball on the world stage in Paris. Our attention is currently on the groundwork for Paris – we should show up on the court for the primary match in the best specialized, strategic, and state of mind conceivable. We have very little time, however we will utilize our time really as we return to attempt to prepare for the Olympic competition.”
Men’s volleyball will occur from July 27 to August 10 (Day 1 to 15) at the South Paris Field 1. Group Canada will open its competition against Slovenia on July 28 (Day 2), preceding playing France on July 30 (Day 4). They will wrap up the starter round against Serbia on August 3 (Day 8), and the quarterfinals, would it be advisable for them they advance, and start on August 5 (Day 10)?
”Congrats to the Canadian volleyball players who will gladly address our country at Paris 2024. Their Olympic capability is an energetic demonstration of their assurance to impede snags. Between each gravity-resisting hop, each lightning-quick trade, and agile jump, Group Canada is prepared to contend with the world’s best groups and serve greatness in Paris,” said Bruny Surin, Group Canada’s Paris 2024 Gourmet expert de Mission. ”Go Canada! May each point be a showing of your energy for volleyball.”
Group Canada’s men’s volleyball crew for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games likewise incorporates the accompanying mentors and care staff:
- Abe Avender (Nanaimo, B.C.) – Bone and joint specialist
- Julien Boucher (Montreal, Que.) – Superior Execution Chief
- Joao Paolo Bravo (Presidente Prudente, Brazil) – Associate Mentor
- Michael Cook (Sunderland, Britain) – Strength and Molding
- Michael Hawkins (Lethbridge, Alta.) – Associate Mentor
- Damian Musiak (Wrocław, Poland) – Execution Expert
- Cassandra Nicol (Sherbrooke, Que.) – Group Supervisor
- Schad Richea (Brandon, Man.) – Athletic Specialist
- Tuomas Sammelvuo (Pudasjärvi, Finland) – Lead trainer
- Jackie Skender (Ottawa, Ont.) – Media Attache
Before being named to Group Canada, all assignments are dependent upon endorsement by the Canadian Olympic Board’s Group Choice Panel following its receipt of selections by all Public Game Associations
