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In the 2024-2025 season, the first year of Coach Blanc's tenure, Hyundai Capital won the KOVO Cup, took first place in the V-League regular season, and won the championship game, becoming the club's first team to win three crowns, and achieved the first overall championship in 19 years and 30 wins in the regular season.
Men's professional volleyball team Hyundai Capital continues to work with coach Philippe Blanc (France), who achieved three wins for the first time in the club's history.
Hyundai Capital announced on the 9th that it had signed a two-year renewal contract with Coach Blanc until the 2028-2029 season.
Coach Blanc, who has proven his leadership by leading several national teams such as France, Poland, and Japan, has improved the team structure with detailed tactics and strong organizational skills starting from the 2024-2025 season, his first year in office.
Starting with winning the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) Cup in his first season in office, he swept to first place in the V-League regular league and the top of the championship game, achieving the great feat of becoming the first club to win three crowns.
In addition, Hyundai Capital opened a new heyday by winning its first combined championship in 19 years and reaching 30 wins in the regular season.
The club said, “We renewed the contract based on our firm trust in Coach Blanc’s leadership philosophy and team management ability,” and added, “We will utilize Coach Blanc’s global network to increase exchanges with excellent overseas clubs and incorporate an advanced volleyball system.”
Coach Blanc expressed his thoughts through the club, saying, “I am grateful to the club for its unwavering trust,” and added, “I will give the fans the joy of winning once again with improved performance.”

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