{"id":140490,"date":"2025-05-14T09:58:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T09:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=140490"},"modified":"2025-05-16T04:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T04:55:26","slug":"shimadzu-arena-ready-to-host-avc-mens-champions-league-quarterfinals-in-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/shimadzu-arena-ready-to-host-avc-mens-champions-league-quarterfinals-in-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"SHIMADZU ARENA READY TO HOST AVC MEN\u2019S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTERFINALS IN KYOTO"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Kyoto, Japan, May 14, 2025 &#8211; The 8,635-seater Shimadzu Arena Kyoto is set for the highly-anticipated quarterfinals of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Champions League on Thursday. Eight elite teams will battle it out in this knockout round, with winners advancing to the semifinals and losers eliminated from the high-stakes tournament.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140501\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00190-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All participating teams have arrived in Kyoto and are accommodated in two official hotels: Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto and The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike. Teams are making final preparations ahead of their crucial matchups.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140502\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00195-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Members of the AVC Control Committee (CC), led by CC President Ms Phenyada Fuengtharnthip of Thailand, who also serves as Director of the AVC President\u2019s Office, departed from Candeo Hotels Osaka at noon and were transferred to the Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto. The delegation included Technical Delegate Mr Raditia Rahmat Darwis (Indonesia), Technical Sub-Committee Member Mr Toshiro Endo (Japan), Referee Sub-Committee Member Mr Shigeru Koshiba (Japan), Competition Technology Director Mr Pavarit Dairinram (Thailand), Medical Delegate Dr Joji Yoshizawa (Japan), Press Delegate Mr Preechachan Wiriyanupappong (Thailand), Official Photographer Mr Izumi Nakagawa (Japan) and AVC Coordinator Mr Antonio Carlos Jr. (Philippines).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140494\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00120-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upon arrival, the committee conducted a comprehensive inspection of Shimadzu Arena, reviewing key areas such as the CC room, VIP room, team fitness center, locker rooms, medical facilities, first aid stations, press areas, press conference room, team benches, and the Mixed Zone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140507\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-580x435.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-860x645.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-1280x960.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c-1920x1440.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/c.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>They also assessed technological setups including the Challenger System and internet connectivity to ensure smooth operations during the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140493\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00119-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Following the venue inspection, Ms Phenyada, Mr Darwis, and Mr Endo conducted additional checks at the team hotels, confirming that all arrangements are in place and ready for the competition days.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140497\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00143-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The quarterfinals will feature two matches on May 15 (all local times)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Aqtobe VC (Kazakhstan) vs Al-Rayyan SC (Qatar) at 15:05<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Suntory Sunbirds Osaka (Japan) vs Muharraq Club (Bahrain) at 19:05<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140505\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-580x435.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-860x645.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/a.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The remaining two quarterfinal duels will take place on May 16<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Shanghai Bright VC (China) vs Foolad Sirjan Iranian (Iran) at 15:05<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span>\u2022 Osaka Bluteon (Japan) vs Nakhon Ratchasima Qmin C VC (Thailand) at 19:05<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140500\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00178-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Winners of these matches will move on to the semifinals on May 17. The semifinal losers will compete for third place, while the finalists will battle for the first-ever AVC Men\u2019s Champions League title. Notably, the top two finishers will also earn tickets for the FIVB Men\u2019s Club World Championship later this year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140496\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00158-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click the link below for match schedule, results and photos<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2025-avc-mens-champions-league\/\">https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/2025-avc-mens-champions-league\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140506\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-580x435.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-860x645.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-1160x870.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/b-800x600.jpeg 800w, 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https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vacl_m_00227-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140616\" 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