The 16 best men’s volleyball national teams in the world are battling in the opening week of the Volleyball Nations League 2022 in Ottawa, Canada, and Brasilia, Brazil, and fans watching from the stands or at home on Volleyball TV have had some truly impressive matches to enjoy.

The images of the fourth edition of the tournament are captured by photographers around the world and here is a selection of ten pictures which have captured the excitement of the first days of the event.

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Iranian fans show support for their team in Brasilia

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Brazil's captain Bruno Rezende serves

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Argentina's Ezequiel Palacios jump sets and fakes in front of the Polish block

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An explosive celebration by Serbian opposite Nikola Meljanac

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Japanese star Yuji Nishida manipulates the ball at the net

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A courtside view of American opposite Kyle Ensing's serving routine

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A young Brazilian fan wearing his country's storied yellow jersey

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Poland's Karol Butryn faces three Italian blockers

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An enthusiastic German celebration against hosts Canada

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French star Earvin Ngapeth flies to hit the ball