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.

The Brazilian women’s volleyball team clinched its Olympic berth for Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics this Sunday (Sep. 13) by winning the South American Pre-Olympic Tournament in Rio de Janeiro without suffering a single loss.

They defeated Argentina 3–0 (26–24, 25–19, and 25–16) in the fifth and final match of the round-robin tournament.

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Without losing a single set, Brazil secured its 24th continental title and remains the tournament’s most successful squad. It is the sixth team to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The others are the US (as the host country), Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, and Canada.

“We have two years of peace of mind to work and develop this team, which has shown tremendous strength. And what we want most is the gold. We’ve come close a few times, but the team has shown its potential, and I’m sure we’ll make it to the top at the [2027] World Championship and the Olympics,” said wing spiker Gabi, who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.