Captain Sarina Koga, in what was likely her final game for the Japan volleyball team, scored a team-high 16 points and Mayu Ishikawa added 10 points...
Japan dropped to 0-2 in the Olympic women's volleyball tournament. Brazil outplayed Japan from start to finish, relying on power and height.
Showcasing a power game that combined strong attacks with excellent blocking, Poland outplayed Japan in the four-set Olympic volleyball opener for both teams.
Siblings Yuki and Mayu Ishikawa have starring roles for Japan's men's and women's volleyball teams. Yuji Nishida and his wife, Sarina Koga, do as well.
In a duel with Brazil, the Japan women triumphed in the semifinals to secure a spot against Italy in the volleyball tournament's title match in Bangkok.
Yukiko Wada erupted for 32 points to lead the Japan women's volleyball team, while Mayu Ishikawa and Sarina Koga also came up big against Team USA.
