{"id":140588,"date":"2025-05-15T21:14:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T21:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=140588"},"modified":"2025-05-15T21:14:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T21:14:37","slug":"suntory-sunbirds-and-al-rayyan-set-for-high-stakes-semifinal-clash-at-avc-mens-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/suntory-sunbirds-and-al-rayyan-set-for-high-stakes-semifinal-clash-at-avc-mens-champions-league\/","title":{"rendered":"SUNTORY SUNBIRDS AND AL-RAYYAN SET FOR HIGH-STAKES SEMIFINAL CLASH AT AVC MEN\u2019S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p>Kyoto, Japan, May 15, 2025 \u2013 Japan\u2019s Suntory Sunbirds Osaka and Qatar\u2019s Al-Rayyan Sports Club advanced to the semifinals of the inaugural AVC Men\u2019s Champions League, following exceptional performances in Thursday\u2019s quarterfinals at the Shimadzu Arena. The two volleyball powerhouses will now face off in a highly anticipated do-or-die semifinal showdown on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140601\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_049-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SV.League champions Suntory Sunbirds booked their place in the final four after overcoming a resilient Muharraq Club of Bahrain in straight sets, 27-25, 25-20, 25-9, while Al-Rayyan had to battle through a challenging four-set encounter to defeat Kazakhstan\u2019s Aqtobe VC, prevailing 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-20.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140593\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_046-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With one of the two tickets to the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s Club World Championship on the line, as well as a chance to compete in the final of Asia\u2019s most prestigious club competition, Saturday\u2019s clash between Suntory and Al-Rayyan promises to be a thrilling contest. The winner will not only secure a spot in the championship match, but also become the first club to qualify for the global stage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140594\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_047-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Al-Rayyan\u2019s victory was spearheaded by standout performances from Noumory Keita and Abdel-Aziz Nimir, who tallied 25 and 23 points respectively. Supported by Slovenia\u2019s Tine Urnaut, the trio led the Qatari side to a hard-fought win over Aqtobe, the 2025 Kazakhstan Cup champions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140591\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_027-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Keita, who previously scored 22 points against Vietnam\u2019s Sport Training Center3 in the pool stage, delivered another dominant performance with 20 kills and five aces. Nimir added 23 points, while Urnaut chipped in 11. Nikita Shvalev led Aqtobe with 15 points, including 12 attacks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140597\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_033-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Suntory Sunbirds extended their unbeaten run with a composed and clinical victory over Muharraq. Despite a tight opening set, the Japanese side maintained control throughout the match, gradually asserting their dominance.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140603\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/muserskiy-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Russian giant Dmitriy Muserskiy led the charge with 17 points (13 kills), while Ran Takahashi continued his strong form with 15 points (13 kills). Swedish international Jacob Link was the top scorer for Muharraq with 13 points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140599\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14_SUN_JPN_vs_MUH_BRN_045-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on the performance, Ran Takahashi said: \u201cIt was a tough game, especially in the first two sets. We focused on breaking their momentum in the second set and played much better in the third. Our next match against Al-Rayyan will be another challenge, but if we play with the same confidence, I believe we can win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140590\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-580x387.jpeg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-860x573.jpeg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-1280x853.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13_AQT_KAZvs_RSC_QAT_020-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The semifinal lineup will be completed on Friday, with two more quarterfinals scheduled. Shanghai Bright Men\u2019s Volleyball Club of China will face Foolad Sirjan Iranian at 15:05 local time, followed by another clash between Thailand\u2019s Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC and Osaka Bluteon at 19:05. The winners of these matchups will meet in the other semifinal encounter on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click the link below for match schedule, results and photos<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/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>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>Mikasa Instagram: click: <a 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