Men’s volleyball shocker: Germany takes down Japan to open Saturday slate
![Gyorgy Grozer celebrates after scoring points during the Pool C match between Japan and Germany on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics at South Paris Arena.](https://ktvz.b-cdn.net/2024/07/Germany-VB-1920x1080-1-1440x810.png)
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In their first Olympic men’s volleyball game since London 2012, Germany shocked No. 2-ranked Japan, 3-2, to open the men’s volleyball competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics.