The boys’ team of Sundai Gakuen Tokyo and the girls’ team of Furukawa Gakuen Miyagi won Sunday’s finals of the All Japan High School Volleyball Championship in Tokyo to celebrate as 2023 Haruko Volley champions. Both gold medal matches, streamed live on Volleyball TV for the first time, were resolved in exciting five set battles.
Sundai and Furukawa celebrate as Haruko champions
Spectacular five-set finals of All Japan High School Championship streamed live on Volleyball TV
Published 05:56, 09 Jan 2023
“We were able to play on this stage with spectators, so we could win the championship with the parents and teachers supporting us. I'm very happy that we were able to pay them back with this win.” Haruto Sato, outside hitter of Sundai Gakuen Tokyo, All Japan High School Volleyball Championship gold medallist and MVP
"We lost in the final last year and felt frustrated. For the past year, I have connected everything to Haruko, both in volleyball and in life. This year, I was able to become the best player in Japan and I'm so happy!" Alondra Tapia, middle blocker of Furukawa Gakuen Miyagi, All Japan High School Volleyball Championship gold medallist and MVP