Senior South American Volleyball Championship…Team optimistic despite loss to Argentina

The national men’s volleyball team pose for a photo in Brazil.

The national men’s volleyball team opened their campaign at the senior South American Volleyball Championship on Wednesday with a loss to the sixth-ranked team in the world, Argentina, in Maceio, Brazil.

Despite losing in straight sets 25-9, 25-9 and 25-13 the local men gave a good account of themselves, according to assistant head coach Ian Wills. In a brief comment, he told Stabroek Sports yesterday that he is proud of the boys and expects them to do better in the next game.

Speaking about plans for the next match against Colombia, Wills said: