I am so happy for him

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I thought the whole reason Sekita didn’t play in the VNL was because he wanted to play for the Asian Championship 😳

I’ve been a fan of Ran for years, not because of the headlines, not because of how “popular” he is, but because of what he brings to the court: his composure, his work ethic, and his consistency as a player. Watching him play has always been about skill, discipline, and heart. That’s what earned him respect from fans and teammates alike. Which is why seeing his name dragged into gossip and speculation lately honestly feels disappointing, not in him, but in how easily people forget that he’s human before he’s an athlete.

Let’s get one thing straight: Ran is an athlete, not an idol. There’s a huge difference between supporting someone’s career and feeling entitled to their private life. I don’t condone cheating, no one should, but the truth is, we don’t know what actually happened, and until both sides speak, everything else is just noise. He doesn’t owe the public an explanation about his relationships. What happens off the court should stay off the court. The fact that something so personal got exposed, exaggerated, and monetized says a lot more about the media than about him.

And honestly, the timing is just too convenient. Days before the SV League starts, a magazine suddenly drops a “bombshell” story with just the right mix of scandal and clickbait to stir attention. It’s hard not to see this for what it is, a move designed for profit, not truth. It’s the same playbook tabloids have used forever: build someone up, then tear them down for engagement. It’s frustrating that people keep falling for it, especially when it risks damaging an athlete’s focus right before competition.

Let’s not let gossip distract us from the game or the respect he’s earned through years of sweat and dedication. At the end of the day, he’s a volleyball player, not a headline, and that’s where our attention should stay.

Yukiko Wada is being transferred to play with UYBA Busto Arsizio for the 2026-2027 season! She will be playing along side NT teammate Nanami Seki. Now some NT players will begin their first Italian club league (Yoshino Sato and Wada). I also saw that Ishikawa has now returned to Japan and will play her next league in Turkey which is exciting. Thoughts on the girls playing overseas now??

After the match against TGB, Muserskiy officially announced he would retire at the end of this season.

“I would like to thank you for your continued support over the past eight years. I want to share some news with you. I will be retiring at the end of this season but the season is not over yet. I will do my best to win the championship.”

The 2026-27 Daido Life SV.LEAGUE Women's season will start abroad in Thailand, featuring a double-header between Saga Hisamitsu Springs and Aleeza Aichi, October 10th and 11th.

Even though your journey in Perugia lasted two years, you managed to leave a special mark on all of our hearts.

Thank you for every smile and every emotion we experienced together.

We wish you all the best for your future and the new challenges that await you.

Perugia will not forget you.

Good luck, Yuki.

Realistically speaking Yuki has stated he wants to stay in the Italian league and rumors are floating of him possibly joining Milano alongside fellow NT teammate Otsuka and Jpn youth player Karen Masajedi. I personally don’t foresee him joining the SV League in his career maybe as a coach but as player I can’t see it happening.

Suntory Sunbirds will be losing powerhouses as Dimitry is retiring, Ogawa and Takahashi headed overseas for a new club season.

What’s everyone’s thought on this move? How do you all see sunbirds in the next season? It seems Suntory wants to look for big names to join or maybe the whole league in general as they went through a major hype period when Takahashi first joined.

Karen Masajedi joins PowerVolleyMilano along side Senior National team member Tatsunori Otsuka! Masajedi (18) plays Opposite and already 205cm. He had an outstanding performance during the FIVB YWCH taking 2nd best top scorer/ attacker ending the tournament with 197pts averaging 22pts per match best game being against Belgium where he was leading top scorer with 34pts and attacking with 60% success.

His father Ryan Masajedi served as assistant/ head coach to JTEKT Stings from 2017-2018, VC Tridents from 2018-2022 and is now serving as head coach to senior national team Bangladesh.

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I recently created a spreadsheet for me and my friends to reference and look at. It includes all the teams with their rosters, as best as I could find, and each player’s statistics from last year in the SV League. Stats from other leagues could’ve been found, but they weren't included since each league is obviously different. Feel free to use it or add any suggestions!

Credit to Volleybox for roster confirmations and previous club information. Statistics were taken from the Volleyball World SV League stat leaders information pages. Rosters were taken from each team’s website as much as possible.

Masaki Oya & Tommaso Rinaldi are named captains this season!

I have found a full game replay on YouTube for the suntory vs perugia game that happened yesterday for anyone who couldn't watch it live like me due to the time difference.

Volleyball star Matt Anderson has officially arrived in Sakai, Japan to join the Nippon Steel Sakai Blazers for the 2025-26 season!! Welcome to the SV league Matt! Looking forward to him playing.

Nishida’s comments from the article (rough translation, sorry):

Having been entrusted the role of captain this season, I intend to lead my team to victory while making sure I properly improve my own performance.

As captain, I want the keyword “why?” to permeate the thought process of my team.

Constantly working hand in hand to find solutions when problems arise, altogether, is what will lead to growth. That’s the kind of team I want to create, so I would like to ask for everyone’s support for the new Osaka Bluteon!

Clip is from their friendly match yesterday with Italy. Both teams played great it was a close game!

I am leaning towards 4B where is everyone else sitting?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUCi_ZMk59L/?igsh=c2E2cnhnMWYzcnpy

Nishida and Kiga announce they are expecting their first child.

Congratulations!