Overview

• Shoji posted an Instagram video announcing he is queer and describing the revelation as “frightening but also liberating.”
• He emphasized that personal acceptance took time and remains a daily effort in his journey.
• Former teammates Cody Kessel and Benjamin Patch publicly praised his bravery and pledged ongoing support.
• The US Volleyball Association lauded his authenticity and said his example inspires the volleyball community.
• A two-time Olympic bronze medalist in Rio 2016 and Paris 2024, Shoji previously played for BR-Volleys and serves as captain of the US squad for the Nations League.