Canadian women beat Netherlands 3-1 at Volleyball Nations League

Canadian women beat Netherlands 3-1 at Volleyball Nations League | iNFOnews.ca
Canada's Kiera Van Ryk spikes the ball during a Volleyball Women's Nations League match against Brazil, at the Maracanazinho stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Van Ryk had 17 points for Canada in a loss to the Netherlands on Thursday June 5, 2025, in Ottawa. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

BANGKOK — Canada’s women’s team kicked off Week 2 of Volleyball Nations League with a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Wednesday.

Canada came back after dropping the first set 20-25, winning the next three by scores of 25-19, 25-17 and 25-20.

Kiera Van Ryk of New Westminster, B.C., led all scorers with 26 points from 17 attacks, three blocks and six aces.

Elles Dambrink had a team-high 13 points for the Dutch.

The Canadians, who went 2-2 earlier this month in Quebec City to open the tournament, moved up to seventh in the standings.

Canada next faces Bulgaria on Friday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 17, 2026.

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