{"id":122807,"date":"2023-10-05T23:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T23:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=122807"},"modified":"2023-10-05T23:27:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T23:27:56","slug":"china-thailand-set-to-renew-rivalry-with-asiad-2018-final-rematch-and-japan-face-off-against-vietnam-in-semifinals-of-19th-asian-games-hangzhou-2022-womens-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/china-thailand-set-to-renew-rivalry-with-asiad-2018-final-rematch-and-japan-face-off-against-vietnam-in-semifinals-of-19th-asian-games-hangzhou-2022-womens-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"CHINA, THAILAND SET TO RENEW RIVALRY WITH 2018 ASIAD FINAL REMATCH AND JAPAN FACE OFF AGAINST VIETNAM IN SEMIFINALS OF 19TH ASIAN GAMES HANGZHOU 2022 WOMEN\u2019S COMPETITION"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Hangzhou, China, October 5, 2023 &#8211; Anticipation in the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 Women\u2019s Volleyball Competition has reached a fever pitch when four top contenders strut their stuff in do-or-die semifinals on Friday, with China and Thailand setting up 2018 Asian Games final rematch and Japan confronting Vietnam at Hangzhou Normal University Cangqian Gymnasium.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122820\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-300x178.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-1024x609.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-768x457.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-1536x913.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-580x345.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-860x511.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-1160x690.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-500x297.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-800x476.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-1280x761.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-1920x1141.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-1320x785.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans-600x357.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-fans.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Contesting their last Top 8 encounters on Thursday, China overpowered Vietnam 3-0 and Korea demolished DPR Korea 3-1 in Pool E, while Japan stunned Thailand 3-0 and Chinese Taipei produced comeback 3-1 win against Kazakhstan in Pool F.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122815\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-4-3.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the packed Hangzhou Normal University Cangqian Gymnasium on Thursday, world No.6 China, defending champions, Rio de Janeiro Olympic gold medallists and silver medallists at this year\u2019s VNL, proved too strong for Vietnam to pull off lopsided 25-13, 25-13, 25-11 triumph over the AVC Challenge Cup winners.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122816\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-5-2.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China, backed by boisterous home fans packing the 8,033-seater gymnasium, took total control in the first set, producing impeccable defence and exceptional attacks from left-hander Li Yingying, tall and towering Yuan Xinyue, 202cm, and hard-hitting Wang Yunlu for the easy 25-13 win.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122812\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cerowd.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China started their second set on a high note to take an initial lead with a seven-point clear at 10-3. Vietnam head coach Nguyen Tuan Kiet decided to rest their best players and field substitutions including opposite Doan Thai Xuan, outside hitter Vi Thi Nhu Quynh, setter Vo Thi Kim Thoa and middle blocker Ly Thi Luyen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122818\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-7.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Still, they found the Chinese too hot to handle and succumbed to another 25-13 defeat. The third set turned out to be one-way traffic as Chinese stormed on their relentless attacks to lead by wide margin 23-10, allowing the visitors only one more point to comfortably wrap up the set 25-11 and match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122824\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-top-scorer-1.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China had four players who reached double digits, with middle blocker Yuan Xinyue leading the way with 17 points from 8 kills, 7 stuffs and 2 aces. Middle blocker Wang Yuanyuan, outside hitter Wang Yunlu and outside hitter Li Yingying added 12 points apiece for the China\u2019s crucial win. Outside hitter Vi Thi Nhu Quynh led Vietnam with 7 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122813\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-300x202.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-1024x689.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-768x516.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-1536x1033.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-580x390.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-860x578.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-1160x780.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-500x336.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-800x538.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-1280x861.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-1920x1291.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-1320x888.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2-600x404.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-1-2.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Chinese dominated the blocking game, getting 16 stuffs to Vietnam\u2019s 2. The host side also did a very good job of leading their opponents in kills (41 to 26) and aces (5 to 1), besides benefitting from more opponent errors (13 to 8).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122821\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-main-2-1.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following the great win, China maintained their remarkable unbeaten run in Hangzhou and topped Pool E,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>while Vietnam finished second in the pool.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122814\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/china-2-2.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Despite going down in humiliating straight sets to the fired-up Chinese in this tough match, the Vietnamese made much of impact this year as they finished unprecedented Top 4 in the recent Asian Senior Women\u2019s Championship apart from reaching semifinals for the first time in Asian Games history in Hangzhou. Earlier this year, Vietnam also reigned supreme in the 2023 Asian Women\u2019s Club Championship under the Sport Center 1\u2019s banner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122837\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-main-1.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>At the same venue earlier, world No.40 Korea, which had captured gold medal at the 1994 Hiroshima and 2014 Incheon Asian Games to their name, bounced back from the opening-set disappointment to seal dramatic 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 25-9, 25-20) win against DPR Korea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122836\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-3-1.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside hitter Kang Sohwi played a big part of the Korea\u2019s victory, emerging as the match\u2019s top scorer with 24 points from 23 attacks and one ace, while outside hitter Kim Hyonju contributed 22 points in the DPR Korea\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122840\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-1320x880.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-4-2.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As Korea picked up bronze medal at the previous edition of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, DPR Korea are now contesting their sixth Asian Games in Hangzhou.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122835\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-300x196.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-1024x670.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-768x502.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-1536x1005.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-580x379.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-860x562.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-1160x759.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-500x327.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-800x523.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-1280x837.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-1920x1256.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-1320x863.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1-600x392.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/korea-1-1.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the past five Asian Games they took part, the North Koreans performed well and returned from every edition with similar fourth place &#8211; 1974 (Tehran, Iran), 1978 (Bangkok, Thailand), 1982 (New Delhi, India), 1990 (Beijing, China) and 2010 (Guangzhou, China). It took the North Koreans 13 years to return to the Asian Games stage and join the fray in the women\u2019s volleyball competition in the continental multi-sports competition in Hangzhou.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122829\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-300x191.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-300x191.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-1024x653.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-768x490.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-1536x980.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-580x370.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-860x549.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-1160x740.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-500x319.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-800x510.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-1280x817.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-1320x842.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1-600x383.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-1-1.jpeg 1658w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in the Top 8 round in Pool F at Deqing Sports Center Gymnasium on Thursday, Thailand suffered a setback with their straight-set loss at the hands of Japan in the Hangzhou Asian Games.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122826\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-300x217.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-300x217.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-1024x741.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-768x556.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-580x420.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-860x623.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-1160x840.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-500x362.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-800x579.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-1280x927.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-1320x956.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3-600x434.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-2-3.jpeg 1359w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>World No.13 Thailand fielded talented new generation in decades which gave the country\u2019s women\u2019s national team their maiden spot among the Elite 8 of the 2022 VNL Final Round apart from winning the country\u2019s third Asian Championship title on home soil in September and stunning world No.7 Poland and their home crowd in preliminary Pool C clash in Lodz at the last month\u2019s Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification Tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122830\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-300x202.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-1024x690.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-768x517.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-1536x1034.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-580x391.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-860x579.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-1160x781.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-500x337.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-800x539.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-1280x862.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-1920x1293.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-1320x889.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4-600x404.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-4.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Japan were represented by their second-string squad, seven of them from the recent Asian Championship in Thailand and new forces from five experienced players including outside hitters Mizuki Tanaka and Minami Uesaka.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122827\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-300x162.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-300x162.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-1024x552.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-768x414.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-1536x829.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-580x313.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-860x464.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-1160x626.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-500x270.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-800x432.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-1280x690.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-1320x712.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2-600x324.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-4-2.jpeg 1561w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thailand had the early edge in the first set, but with the help of some key break points by outside hitters Yuki Nishikawa and Mizuki Tanaka, Japan started to take control and had the final say with 25-23 win in the closely-contested set.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122828\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-300x177.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-300x177.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-1024x603.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-768x452.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-580x342.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-860x507.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-800x471.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-1160x683.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-500x295.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-1280x754.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-1320x777.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1-600x353.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-7-1.jpeg 1382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Their confidence raised following the 1-0 advantage, Japan remained in brilliant form in the second set. It was not the Thais making the abundant of unforced errors, but Japan just came up with outstanding performance defensively and offensively,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp; <\/span>continuing to dominate on the court and pushing forward to 25-19 win.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122842\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-300x202.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-300x202.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-1024x691.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-768x518.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-580x391.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-860x580.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-1160x783.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-500x337.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-800x540.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-1280x864.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1-600x405.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-6-1.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The third set was tight as Thailand, playing with their backs against the wall in a must-win set, counter-attacked well. Still, their fightback attempts were seemingly blunted by the formidable opponents, who entertained a large crowd of audience inside the venue with their awesome defence, resilience and excellent combination attacks. Thailand put on a gallant fight at home stretch, but their efforts did not pay off. Japan cruised on to a 25-23 blowout of the stubborn rivals.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122841\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-300x189.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-300x189.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-1024x646.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-768x485.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-1536x969.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-580x366.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-860x543.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-1160x732.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-500x315.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-800x505.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-1280x808.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-1920x1211.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-1320x833.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1-600x379.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/japan-main-2-1.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside hitter Yuki Nishikawa chipped in with 15 points, all in attack, for Japan, while fellow outside hitter Mizuki Tanaka added another 11 points including 10 attacks. Middle blocker Haruyo Shimamura and outside hitter Miyu Nakagawa kept good company to contribute 10 points apiece. Opposite Pimpichaya Kokram delivered 16 points from 14 attacks and two blocks for Thailand, with middle blocker Thatdao Nuekjang adding 11 points including 7 kills and 2 blocks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122833\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-300x195.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-300x195.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-1024x665.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-768x499.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-1536x997.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-580x377.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-860x558.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-1160x753.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-500x325.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-800x519.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-1280x831.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-1920x1247.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-1320x857.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main-600x390.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-main.jpeg 1970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The other clash at Deqing saw world No.45 Chinese Taipei, which finished a disappointing 9th place at the recent Asian Senior Women\u2019s Championship in Thailand, go down in the first set with ease 16-25, but roared back to beat world No.32 Kazakhstan in the remaining three sets 25-15, 25-23, 25-18 for the eventual 3-1 triumph.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122832\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-300x210.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-300x210.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-1024x715.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-768x536.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-1536x1073.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-580x405.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-860x601.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-1160x810.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-500x349.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-800x559.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-1280x894.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-1320x922.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4-600x419.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-4.jpeg 1854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Outside hitter Wu Fang-Yu and fellow outside hitter Chen Tzu-Ya led Chinese Taipei in the dramatic four-set victory with spectacular 21 points apiece, while opposite Tatyana Nikitina delivered 20 points in the Kazakhstan\u2019s loss.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122831\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-300x194.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-300x194.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-1024x663.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-768x497.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-580x375.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-860x557.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-1160x751.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-500x324.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-800x518.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1-600x388.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/kaz-1.jpeg 1253w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier in the Classification Round for lower-ranked sides contesting ranking 9-13, Mongolia were due to take on Afghanistan in Pool H at Hangzhou Normal University Cangqian Gymnasium in the Thursday morning, but the Afghans bowed out of the competition and had already returned home on Tuesday, resulting in cancellation of the match.<\/p>\n<p>At conclusion of the Top 8 round in round-robin Pool E and Pool F on Thursday, hosts China finished unscathed to top Pool E with perfect 9 points from three consecutive wins without losing a set to their respective opponents, followed by Vietnam with 5 points from two wins against one loss. Korea came in third position in Pool E with 4 points from one win against two losses, while DPR Korea ended in fourth place with no point awarded following their three losses in a row.<\/p>\n<p>Pool F was dominated by Japan with 9 points from three wins in succession, while Thailand came in second place with 6 points from two wins against one loss. Chinese Taipei finished a well-earned third place in Pool F with 3 points from one win against two losses, with winless Kazakhstan in fourth position with no point earned.<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the penultimate day of the women\u2019s volleyball competition in the Hangzhou-hosted continental multi-sports extravaganza, Hong Kong China will take on Nepal and Mongolia meet India in the Classification Round for ranking 9-12. The playoff encounters for 5-8 places see Chinese Taipei play DPR Korea and Kazakhstan face off against Korea.<\/p>\n<p>In the highly-anticipated semifinals, Thailand set up a rematch with China, the team they went down in straight sets in the final showdown at the previous 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. However, the Thais had already avenged the loss at the last year\u2019s VNL first week Pool 2 with hard-fought 3-2 win against the indomitable giants.<\/p>\n<p>The other semifinal clash sees fast-improving Vietnam go up against Japan with high hopes of surprising the Asian powerhouses and former five-time Asian Games gold medallists with a stunning win to make their unprecedented final in the quadrennial sports extravaganza.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COMPETITION SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122808\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-211x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-211x300.jpeg 211w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-719x1024.jpeg 719w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-768x1093.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-580x826.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-860x1224.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-500x712.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-800x1139.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1-600x854.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-1-1.jpeg 968w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122809\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-161x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-161x300.jpeg 161w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-551x1024.jpeg 551w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-768x1428.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-826x1536.jpeg 826w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-580x1078.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-860x1599.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-500x929.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-800x1487.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2-600x1115.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-2-2.jpeg 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122810\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-213x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"213\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-726x1024.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-768x1083.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-580x818.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-860x1213.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-500x705.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-800x1128.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3-600x846.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/competition-summary-3.jpeg 985w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>MATCH SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-122811\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-300x130.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-300x130.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-1024x444.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-768x333.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-580x251.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-860x373.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-1160x503.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-500x217.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-800x347.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-1280x555.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6-600x260.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/match-schedule-6.jpeg 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>QUICK LINKS<\/p>\n<p>AVC Website: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.asianvolleyball.net\/\">www.asianvolleyball.net<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Facebook: click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation\">www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Twitter: click: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball\">www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Instagram: click: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n<p>AVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hangzhou, China, October 5, 2023 &#8211; 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