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Canadian men's volleyball team falls to Cuba in Olympic qualifier final

Canada's men's volleyball team fell 3-1 to Cuba in the final of continental qualifications for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Saturday in Moncton, N.B.

Canadian men's volleyball team falls to Cuba in Olympic qualifier final

Canada's men's volleyball team suffered a 3-1 defeat to Cuba in the final of the continental qualifications for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on Saturday, as reported by the Winnipeg Free Press. The match concluded Canada's run in the tournament, following their victory over Mexico in the semifinal. Stephen Maar led Canada's effort with 22 points, while captain Eric Loeppky contributed 14 points. Cuba's Marlon Yant Herrera was the top scorer for the team with 25 points.

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