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Volleyball Nations League: China continue their winning streak in Hong Kong

  • China see off Bulgaria in four sets on Friday night for second victory at Coliseum and sixth in the pool stage
  • Hosts cheered on by partisan crowd in Hung Hom, as they rebound from losing first set to win 20-25, 25-7, 25-10, 25-15

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Zheng Yixin of China spikes the ball during the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League game against Bulgaria at the Coliseum in Hung Hom. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Unbeaten China continued their winning streak at the women’s 2023 Volleyball Nations League with a comfortable victory over Bulgaria on Friday night, their second in Hong Kong and sixth in the pool stage since it began last month.

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Hosts China were cheered on by a partisan crowd at the Coliseum in Hung Hom, as they rebounded from losing the first set to win 20-25, 25-7, 25-10, 25-15.

Outside hitter Li Yingying was solid at the net, scoring a team-high 18 points, while captain Yuan Xinyue was not far behind with 13 points.

Bulgaria, who had already lost to Canada and Italy in Hong Kong, suffered a third straight defeat this week.

China will be given a rigorous test on Saturday when they take on joint leaders Poland, before facing defending champions Italy on Sunday.

Li Yingying of China spikes the ball against Bulgaria. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Li Yingying of China spikes the ball against Bulgaria. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Earlier on Friday, Canada’s Brie King hailed Hong Kong’s efforts hosting the Volleyball Nations League and said the city reminded her of Vancouver in terms of the atmosphere.

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