With dominant wins, stellar performances, massive upsets, and fans celebrating in the stands or watching at home on Volleyball TV, the first week of the VNL started with a bang.

The story of the fourth edition of the Volleyball Nations League is being told in a lot of different ways, and here is our selection of the ten photos that best reflect what happened over the opening days of the competition.

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Explosive German captain libero Anna Pogany leads the VNL in digs (57) and passes (76)

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Canadian veteran Alexa Gray jumps to hit the ball in Shreveport-Bossier City

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The second best scorer of the VNL so far with 57 points, Belgian Britt Herbots is playing with tremendous power and passion

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A new face in the Brazilian national team, outside hitter Julia Bergmann is up to a great start in the VNL

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Thai players show their emotions after a surprising victory against reigning world champions Serbia

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A Bulgarian fan supports his national team in Ankara

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USA's Kara Bajema and Canada's Courtney Baker in action at the net

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China silence a packed stadium in Ankara with their victory over hosts Türkiye

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Japanese libero Manami Kojima dives to reach the ball

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Türkiye star opposite Ebrar Karakurt celebrates a point