{"id":65159,"date":"2021-09-12T15:04:04","date_gmt":"2021-09-12T15:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=65159"},"modified":"2021-09-12T15:04:25","modified_gmt":"2021-09-12T15:04:25","slug":"asia-embraces-return-of-volleyball-with-asian-senior-mens-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/asia-embraces-return-of-volleyball-with-asian-senior-mens-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"ASIA EMBRACES RETURN OF VOLLEYBALL WITH ASIAN SENIOR MEN&#8217;S CHAMPIONSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><strong>By Marie Louise Principe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chiba, Japan, September 12, 2021 \u2013 Volleyball makes a return to Asia with the first official competition amidst the global Covid-19 situation, as the 21st Asian Senior Men\u2019s Volleyball Championship kicked off on Sunday at the Chiba Port Arena.<\/p>\n<p>Hosts Japan, Australia, Bahrain, China, Iran, Korea ,Pakistan and Chinese Taipei posted victories at the Preliminary Round on opening day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had lots of spectators today and this made us feeling different. This feeling is what we haven\u2019t felt currently under the pandemic,\u201d remarked Japan coach Yuichi Nakagaichi after their straight sets win ( 25-20, 25-23, 25-21) against Qatar in Sunday\u2019s main event.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65161\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A spirited crowd, indeed, proved to be a big boost to Japan\u2019s performance, as they aim to add another title to their current portfolio of nine in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<p>Japan hitter Kento Miyaura scored a match high of 12 points while playing in just two sets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think I did my best, but I would do better if I could play with stamina in latter of the match,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The hosts needed a good dose of stamina, having to face the tough, persistent play of their opponents. Youssef Oughlaf led Qatar with 12 points.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65163\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier, Bahrain likewise managed a 3-0 win (27-25, 25-21, 25-21), carefully crafting their attacks against a tall India line-up.<\/p>\n<p>Setter and captain Mahmood Hassan distributed his offense well, enabling four players to score double-digits (Mohamed Yaqoob &#8211; 15, Moahmed Anan \u2013 13, Mahmood Adbdulwahed -13, Ali Ebrahim \u2013 10).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool B<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65164\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pakistan debuted in the 2021 competition with a thrilling tie-break win (22-25,25-23, 21-25, 25-23,15-12) against Thailand, which was likewise held in the main hall. Usman Faryad Ali delivered with 22 points, playing all throughout the match<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65165\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/5-1.jpg 1933w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Three-time titlists Iran utilized all of their players, with each one making it to the scoring charts, with a 3-0 match (25-12, 25-18, 25-19) against Hong Kong. Coach Ataei Behrouz brought in a young squad in Iran\u2019s bid to defend the title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65166\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-860x574.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6.jpg 1663w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>China, which have also previously held the title three times, celebrated a straight-sets (25-12, 25-16, 25-18) win against Kuwait at the second hall Funabashi Arena. The champions from the 1979, 1997, and 1999 editions dominated on all scoring fronts including eight exhilarating service winners..<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65167\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7.jpg 1703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, 2007 titleholders Australia, also won 3-0 (25-16, 25-19, 25-19) against Uzbekistan. Edgar Thomas, who led their opening match with 15 points, will hope to help the Volleyroos add another title to their portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool D<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65168\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chinese Taipei, whose best finish in the competition was at fourth place (1983, 1997), took to a superb start, with straight sets (25-20, 25-22, 25-19) against Kazakhstan. The team of coach Moro Branislav dominated in blocks with 11 points, and managed to minimize their errors throughout the match.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-65169\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-860x574.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/241761705_1673061832899588_7864091940547541751_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Han Kukmin keyed in 24 points to power Korea to a 3-0 win (25-18, 25-17, 25-20) on Saudi Arabia. With Sunday\u2019s win, the Korean side will likewise look to lock in another title, after their four previous championship trophies in 1989, 1993, 2001, and 2003.<\/p>\n<p>The Preliminary Round continues until Tuesday (September 14) with the top two teams in each pool to remain in contention for the title.<\/p>\n<p>The Champion and Vice-Champion of the 21st edition in Japan shall qualify directly into the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men\u2019s World Championship to be held in Russia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>September 13, 2021 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool A in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nIndia \u2013 Qatar 12:00<br \/>\nBahrain \u2013 Japan 18:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool B in Chiba Port Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nHong Kong \u2013 Pakistan 09:30<br \/>\nIran \u2013 Thailand 15:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool C in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nUzbekistan \u2013 China 12:30<br \/>\nAustralia \u2013 Kuwait 15:00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pool D in Funabashi Arena<\/strong><br \/>\nSaudi Arabia \u2013 Chinese Taipei 10:00<br \/>\nKorea \u2013 Kazakhstan 17:30<\/p>\n<p>Related links of AVC<br \/>\nAVC Website: click www.asianvolleyball.net<br \/>\nAVC Facebook: click www.Facebook.com\/AsianVolleyballConfederation<br \/>\nAVC Twitter: click: www.twitter.com\/AsianVolleyball<br \/>\nAVC Instagram: click: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/avcvolley\/?hl=en<br \/>\nAVC Youtube: click: Asian Volleyball Confederation<br \/>\nAVC WeChat: Asian Volleyball Confederation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Marie Louise Principe Chiba, Japan, September 12, 2021 \u2013 Volleyball makes a return to Asia with the first official competition amidst the global Covid-19 situation, as the 21st Asian&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":65160,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[100,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-65159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slider","category-volleyball-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.3 - 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