Overview
- Footage from the SV League All-Star in Kobe shows Nishida accidentally hitting a lines judge with the ball before belly-sliding to her, kneeling, and bowing repeatedly.
- Coverage identifies the gesture as dogeza as clips drew millions of views on X and widespread Reddit praise, including comments calling it an ultimate sign of respect.
- Reports say the official appeared startled but uninjured.
- Nishida, 26, is the captain of Osaka Bluteon and one of Japan’s most prominent volleyball players.
- Outlets report Osaka Bluteon won 3–0 and Nishida was later named the event’s MVP.