RIO DE JANEIRO (Sputnik) — The game, held on Wednesday, finished with the score 3-0 (25:15, 25:20, 25:18) in favor of the Vladimir Alekno team.
In the semi-finals, the Russians will play with the winner of the match between Brazil and Argentina.
The Summer Olympic Games are being held in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro from August 5 until August 21. Brazil is the first South American country to host the competition.