Canadian women's volleyball team nets berth in L.A. Olympics
The Canadian women's volleyball team secured a spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after winning the NORCECA Continental Qualifier. This victory marks Canada's first Olympic appearance in the sport since 1996.
Why it matters
This achievement represents a significant milestone for Canadian volleyball, reflecting years of development and the team's successful transition to a competitive international level.
SANTO DOMINGO — Mission accomplished. Top-ranked Canada earned a coveted spot in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Saturday with a victory over the host Dominican Republic in the championship match of the women's volleyball NORCECA Continental Qualifier. Canada, coached by Giovanni Guidetti and assistants Carolyn O'Dwyer, Vincenzo Mallia and TJ Sanders, won the best-of-five final in four games against the fourth-ranked DR squad — 25-15, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14. The team went 5-0 in the qualifying tournament. It's Canada's fourth appearance at the Olympics and first since 1996. Canada tied for ninth at the 1996 Atlanta Games. "I don’t think I can put it into words how this feels," said Alexa Gray, who was on the team when it attempted to qualify for the 2024 Games. "I started on the National Team in 2017, and this has been my lifelong dream. We’ve just come so far since that time.
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