Today (February 14, 2024) Alain De Armas got Japanese nationality.
In theory, he could join Japanese NT.
Today (February 14, 2024) Alain De Armas got Japanese nationality.
In theory, he could join Japanese NT.
Here's a rumor for Otsuka Tatsunori's transfer.
Next season, Otsuka Tatsunori will play in Super Lega, he will play for Milano!!
"Milano continues to explore the Japanese market"
After Ishikawa Yuki, in the upcoming season in Perugia, Otsuka Tatsunori will arrive, he also an Outside Hitter of the Japanese national team.
Actually, PlusLiga's Cuprum Lubin also have a deal with him and the deal should close a few weeks ago too, but Milano was more determined the deal better so the Italian club got him for the next season.
Volley Market: Milan and Monza hits between the Rising Sun and Germany
[Japanse name: family name + first name; Other name: first name + family name]
S: Fukatsu Akihiro [3], Sekita Masahiro [8], Oya Masaki [9], Maeda Issei [17], Eiro Motoki [21], Yamamoto Ryu [25]
OP: Nishida Yuji [1], Miyaura Kento [4], Nishiyama Hiroto [18], Takahashi Keihan [24]
OH: Otsuka Tatsunori [5], Takanashi Kenta [7], Tomita Shoma [11], Takahashi Ran [12], Ishikawa Yuki [14], Kai Masato [15], Alain De Armas [22], Yamazaki Akito [26], Arai Yudai [29], Nakamoto Kenyu [31]
MB: Onodera Taishi [2], Yamauchi Akihiro [6], Takahashi Kentaro [10], Murayama Go [16], Larry Evbade-Dan [23], Asano Kento [28], Watanabe Cole (Cole Hogland) [30], Nishimoto Leigo [32]
L: Ogawa Tomohiro [13], Takahashi Kazuyuki [19], Yamamoto Tomohiro [20], Fujinaka Soshi [27]
2024 JAPAN MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM SCHEDULE
VNL & Paris 2024 Team
1st Domestic Camp
Ajinomoto NTC | 10 April - 18 April 2024
2nd Domestic Camp (Private)
Okinawa | 22-28 April 2024
3rd Domestic Camp
Ajinomoto NTC | 1-8 May 2024
Dutch Training Camp
Netherlands | 9 - 17 May 2024
FIVB VNL 2024 1st Week
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 21-26 May 2024
FIVB VNL 2024 2nd Week (West Japan General Exhibition Center)
Fukuoka, Japan | 4-9 June 2024
FIVB VNL 2024 3rd Week
Manila, Philippines | 18-23 June 2024
FIVB VNL 2024 Final Round (if Qualified)
Lodz, Poland | 27-30 June 2024
4th Domestic Camp
Ajinomoto NTC | 9-13 July 2024
Paris 2024 Pre-Training Camp
Gdansk, Poland | 14-22 July 2024
Paris 2024 Final Preparation
Paris, France | 23-26 July 2024
33rd Summer Olympic Games
Paris, France | 26 July - 11 August 2024
B Team [For Korea Cup 2024]
1st Domestic Camp
Tokyo, Iwate | 13 May - 6 June 2024
2nd Domestic Camp (Private)
Iwate | 10-23 June 2024
3rd Domestic Camp
TBD | 1-8 July 2024
Korean Training Camp
Korea | 9 - 12 July 2024
Korea Cup 2024
Korea | 13-17 July 2024
Who knows why?
Alain De Armas couldn't join Japanese NT at least this year due to the FIVB sports regulations (Section 1, Chapter 1, Title 5: Change of Federation of origin).
Might he just join NT after 2026? Oh, my god!
Who knows why?
Alain De Armas couldn't join Japanese NT at least this year due to the FIVB sports regulations (Section 1, Chapter 1, Title 5: Change of Federation of origin).
Might he just join NT after 2026? Oh, my god!
According to those involved, the association was informed by FIVB in early March that he did not fall under the exception, but this was not communicated at the mid-month meeting of the strengthening committee, which selected the national team candidates.
But yes by all means he will be eligible by the next cycle
I was looking forward to him but I guess that can wait
Ren Oniki from Suntory takes the last spot in the men's wide roster https://www.jva.or.jp/topics/20240422-1/. He's very clumpy but makes up for it with good tempo and a strong lunge. Still a long way to go so hopefully he improves as much as he can especially his serve.
Japan Men's National Team
2nd Private National Camp (22-28 April 2024)
Tomigusuku Civic Gymnasium, Okinawa
15 Member
OH - Otsuka, Tomita, Takanashi, Kai
MB - Yamauchi, Kentaro, Onodera, Larry
Setter - Sekita, Fukatsu
Opp - Nishida, Miyaura, Nishiyama
L - Yamamoto, Ogawa
** Ishikawa, Ran and Ryu still with the club**