The Brazilian men’s national volleyball team has qualified for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The spot was secured with a 3-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday morning (Sep. 20) at Maracanazinho in Rio de Janeiro.

In front of a crowd of 11,968, coach Bernardinho’s team won 25–20, 25–23, and 25–20.

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Since 1964, when volleyball made its Olympic debut, the Brazilian men’s national team has never missed an edition of the Olympic Games. The victory also secured its 34th South American Championship title.

Opposite hitter Darlan led the way, finishing as the match’s top scorer with 23 points. The All-Tournament Team, which brings together the competition’s best players, consisted of opposite hitter Darlan, setter Cachopa, outside hitters Adriano and Aravena (Chile), middle blockers Flávio and Loser (Argentina), and libero Massimino (Argentina). Brazilian team captain Ricardo Lucarelli, an outside hitter, was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.