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The Chinese women’s volleyball team are one of the best in the world, having numerous world and Olympic titles to their name. Hong Kong’s women, meanwhile, claimed their first regional title in 2022, winning the AVC Women’s Challenge Cup.
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9 September, 2024
The opening match in the men’s SV.League will take place on Friday when when crosstown rivals Osaka Bluteon and Suntory Sunbirds Osaka clash in Tokyo, while the women’s league starts on Saturday. Photo: Facebook
Japan

Can Japan’s rebranded league give volleyball a profile to rival football?

SV.League aims to be more than just a domestic competition – it aims to increase the popularity and profile of the sport at a global level.

China fans make Volleyball Nations League among most-watched sports events

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Nothing brings Hongkongers and mainlanders closer together than sports

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China volleyball fans lament facing US at Games – ‘what kind of fate is this?’

China’s women’s volleyball team have been drawn with the United States in the group stages of the Olympics for the eighth time in a row, but fans are optimistic they can progress.

China’s women’s volleyball team qualified for the Paris Olympics and will look to improve on their showing in Tokyo three years ago. Photo: Xinhua
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China volleyball team too erratic to win Olympics and need Zhu, fears Lang Ping

They earned a place in Paris during Nations League’s Hong Kong leg, but former coach queries inconsistency and sparing use of star player.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China volleyball team bounce back from Macau lows to hit heights in Hong Kong

Cai Bin’s team dominate Poland, while new world No 1s Brazil target Olympics after ‘amazing performance’ blows away Turkey.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China comeback stuns Turkey in Volleyball Nations League – ‘we stayed together’

Li Yingying hails ‘spirit of Chinese volleyball’ after recovery from two sets down at a deafening Hong Kong Coliseum.

China turned their match against Turkey on its head with an astonishing comeback. Photo: Yik Yeung-man.
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Chinese volleyball fans torn as women’s side handed place at Paris Olympic Games

Having been under threat in the race for Paris during the week’s Volleyball Nations League leg in Hong Kong, China were France-bound even before their match on Friday.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China off to flier in Volleyball Nations League to keep Olympic hopes alive

The Chinese needed to improve on their recent poor showing in the Macau leg as they took on Bulgaria on day one in Hong Kong.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Every match in Hong Kong vital for China volleyball team as Paris spot beckons

Heavily criticised Chinese coach Cai Bin says the team’s poor results are ‘on him’ and he expects to use star Zhu Ting more in Hong Kong.

Team captains for the VNL in Hong Kong (from left): Bulgaria’s Miroslava Paskova, China’s Yuan Xinyue, Poland’s Joanna Wolosz; Thailand’s Thatdao Nuekjang; Brazil’s Gabriela Guimaraes and Turkey’s Eda Erdem. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong sports

Where is Zhu Ting? China women’s volleyball coach Cai answers Nations League flak

Calls for Cai to quit continue ahead of Hong Kong leg, after Zhu sat out much of previous round as China struggle to seal Olympic spot.

Chinese fans have queried the absence of Zhu Ting from their national team. Photo: Xinhua
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China volleyball team feel fans’ fury before Women’s Nations League in Hong Kong

After two losses in previous round, qualification for Olympics may be under threat and fans want coach Cai Bin sacked.

Japan

‘Haikyu!!’ manga fuels volleyball mania in Japan heading into Paris Olympics

Comic-book has sold 60 million copies and spawned hit film, triggered a boom in interest, and seen era of superstars such as Ran Takahashi.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Captain Zhu to end China volleyball exile as team targets Paris Olympics spot

Zhu Ting has not played for the national team for more than two years after the bitter disappointment of the side’s ninth-place finish at Tokyo Games.

Zhu Ting will return to the China national team for the first time since undergoing wrist surgery after the Tokyo Olympics. Photo: Reuters

Volleyball legend Xu Yunli backs China for glory at Nations League Hong Kong ‘24

Two-time Olympian was speaking at a press conference to launch the event which will be held from June 11 to 16 at the Hong Kong Coliseum.

China’s Xu Yunli talks to the press at a press conference for the Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2024. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Chinese volleyball star Zhu Ting to miss Asian Games as wrist issue persists

The 28-year-old visits team’s base in Beilun for first time in two years, but will now meet doctors in Spain for more rehabilitation training.

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China trio picked for dream team despite loss in Volleyball Nations League final

The Chinese round off their best showing in the tournament, while the United States are upset again as Poland grab third place.

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China’s women set for best Volleyball Nations League finish as they reach final

Turnaround praised on Chinese social media as they beat Poland in Texas while Turkey stun hosts the United States, ensuring there will be a new name on the trophy.

China’s captain Yuan Xinyue (second from right) celebrates during the semi-final win over Poland. Photo: Volleyball Nations League

China men’s volleyball team face relegation as fans turn on coaching staff

Fans vent anger with team’s FIVB Volleyball Nations League out of their hands after defeat by Canada on Sunday.

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‘Endless good news’ as China’s volleyball stars beat USA after Asia Cup basketball triumph

Fans celebrate as China’s women come from behind to stun the United States 3-2 at the South Korea leg of Volleyball Nations League in Suwon.

Hong Kong volleyball bosses want Kai Tak Sports Park for next event

City’s newest sports venue is expected to be ready to host competitions in around 18 months, and officials want to host a test event there after the 2024 Paris Olympics.

China’s Yuan Xinyue, Wang Yuanyuan and Wang Yunlu in action during their FIVB Women’s Volleyball Nations League game against Canada at the Hong Kong Coliseum. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

China fans question volleyball coach after back-to-back losses in Hong Kong

Having gone unbeaten in their opening six games of Volleyball Nations League, China slip to fourth spot after defeats by Poland and Italy in Hung Hom.

China’s Gong Xiangyu spikes the ball as Italy’s defenders move to block it at the net. Photo: Elson Li

Volleyball Nations League: Turkey sign off in Hong Kong with third win

Turkey beat the Dominican Republic 3-1 on Sunday in Hung Hom, as Melissa Vargas stars with a game-high 29 points.

China suffer shock volleyball loss to Poland in Hong Kong

Hosts dealt first defeat of Volleyball Nations League season as showdown with defending champions Italy looms on Sunday in Hung Hom.

Volleyball Nations League: China continue 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.

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

Volleyball Nations League: Canada’s Howe eyes ‘perfect birthday gift’ in Hong Kong

Canada ease past Bulgaria for their third win this season as they bounce back from defeat by China at Hong Kong Coliseum.

Canada’s Hilary Howe (middle) notched up 13 points against Bulgaria on her birthday eve at Hong Kong Coliseum. Photo: Handout

Defending champs Italy win Volleyball Nations League opener in Hong Kong

Favourites score a 3-0 victory against Bulgaria at Hong Kong Coliseum to register only their second win this season in women’s competition.

China’s Li says Hong Kong support made it feel ‘like home game’ after Canada win

China’s volleyball stars begin FIVB Women’s Nations League stop in city with comfortable 3-set victory over Canadians at Hong Kong Coliseum, and Li Yingying hails 4,000-strong crowd’s support.

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