The draw for the men's Asian Volleyball Championship was held, with Japan placed in Group A alongside Australia, Bahrain and Oman in the first round. The winner will qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The men's Asian Volleyball Championship will be held in Kitakyushu from 4 to 13 September 2026. The tournament draw was held on the 11th.
Japan was placed in Group A in the first round, alongside Australia, Bahrain and Oman. Each team will play its preliminary matches in this group.
The tournament format awards qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics to the highest finishers, so Japan will be seeking an Olympic berth by winning the tournament.
Further details, including the match schedule and order of play, are expected to be announced in future official releases and updates to the tournament schedule.