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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757933174912hqekphwyw8r0tlquymfm.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ran Takahashi with his teammates at the Japanese men&#x27;s national volleyball team. <em>Volleyball World</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Japanese volleyball superstar Ran Takahashi took their early exit at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men&#x27;s World Championship as a lesson learned for the team.</p><p>Takahashi and company have been eliminated from title contention at the 32-nation contest, following a 20-25, 23-25, 22-25 loss to Canada in Pool G on Monday at the Araneta Coliseum.</p><p>He said that they would treat this setback as a motivation to get better.</p><p>&quot;It was a tough game for us. We started tough, but I think this is still a good experience for the future, for the national team,&quot; said Takahashi.</p><p>&quot;But, we have to improve, we have to grow up, and we have to ask more from us,&quot; he added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/9/15/fivb-worlds-canada-ousts-japan-cuba-germany-clinch-wins-1640"><strong>READ: FIVB Worlds: Canada ousts Japan; Cuba, Germany clinch wins<br/></strong></a></div><p>Japan slipped to No. 7, two ranks lower after entering the tournament as World No. 5.</p><p>Takahashi, who led the Land of the Rising Sun&#x27;s scoring with 11 points, lamented about the team&#x27;s &quot;issues&quot; in-game.</p><p>&quot;We still played so aggressively today, but we lost important points. We couldn&#x27;t find our rhythm. We have to ask for a near-perfect game in volleyball. We still have many issues,&quot; he said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/9/13/fivb-worlds-yuki-ishikawa-urges-team-japan-to-reset-after-loss-to-turkiye-1904"><strong>READ: FIVB Worlds: Yuki Ishikawa urges Team Japan to reset after loss to Turkiye<br/></strong></a></div><p>The 24-year-old outside spiker acknowledged the support of their Filipino fans, calling it fuel to their game. He also vowed to give his all against Libya, their final task in Pool G.</p><p>&quot;But as always, the Philippine fans gave me a lot of energy and support. We are so happy, but I want to show them and win. But I will do my best for the next game.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO: </strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/h-naRYFcdyc?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div> </div>

<p>Japan suffered an early exit at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship after losing to Canada on Monday. #MWCH2025</p>

Japan suffered an early exit at the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship after losing to Canada on Monday. #MWCH2025

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FIVB Worlds: 'We have to improve,' says Ran Takahashi after Japan's early exit

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Sep 15, 2025 07:33 PM PHT

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