Brayelin Elizabeth Martinez (top) of the Dominican Republic spikes the ball during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Yaneirys Rodriguez Duran of the Dominican Republic saves the ball during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Jineiry Martinez (R) of the Dominican Republic and Anna Artyshuk of Ukraine compete during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Yonkaira Paola Pena Isabel (1st R) of the Dominican Republic spikes the ball during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Gaila Ceneida Gonzalez Lopez (L) of the Dominican Republic spikes the ball during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Players of the Dominican Republic celebrate after scoring during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

Marcos Kwiek (4th L), head coach of the Dominican Republic, gives instructions during the match between Ukraine and the Dominican Republic at the Women's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 in Hong Kong, south China, July 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)