US men's volleyball team defeats Colombia in World Championship opener

The United States men's volleyball team is making a strong statement in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship, reminiscent of their past dominance.

The US team, featuring six Olympians including captain Micah Christenson, convincingly defeated Colombia in their opening match with a score of 25-20, 25-21, 25-14.

Returning team captain Micah Christenson led the offensive charge with efficient setting, complemented by strong performances from Ethan Champlin, Gabriel Garcia, and Jordan Ewert.

This victory propelled the Americans to the top of Pool D, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matches against Portugal and Cuba.

In other matches, Portugal secured a win against Cuba, while Turkey upset crowd favorite Japan in a Pool G encounter.

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