{"id":73507,"date":"2021-12-28T08:31:34","date_gmt":"2021-12-28T08:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=73507"},"modified":"2021-12-28T08:32:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T08:32:08","slug":"sri-lanka-set-up-mens-final-clash-with-bangladesh-as-nepal-and-uzbekistan-face-off-in-womens-showdown-at-avc-central-zone-challenge-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/sri-lanka-set-up-mens-final-clash-with-bangladesh-as-nepal-and-uzbekistan-face-off-in-womens-showdown-at-avc-central-zone-challenge-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"SRI LANKA SET UP MEN\u2019S FINAL CLASH WITH BANGLADESH, AS NEPAL AND UZBEKISTAN FACE OFF IN WOMEN\u2019S SHOWDOWN AT AVC CENTRAL ZONE CHALLENGE CUP"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><em>All photos in women&#8217;s action<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Bangkok, Thailand, December 27, 2021 &#8211; Unbeaten Sri Lanka faced no issues in shutting out Maldives in their last preliminary match to set up the men\u2019s showdown against hosts Bangladesh, as Nepal and Uzbekistan face off in the women\u2019s final clash in the AVC Central Zone Senior Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Challenge Cup at the Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73528\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-300x172.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-1024x586.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-580x332.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-860x492.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-1160x663.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-500x286.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-800x458.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26-1280x732.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-26.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The Sri Lankans advanced to the men\u2019s final showdown after they pulled off a dramatic four-set 25-19, 24-26, 25-23, 25-19 win against Maldives, while hosts Bangladesh came from behind to beat Uzbekistan in hard-fought five-set thriller 21-25, 25-14, 24-26, 25-13, 15-13.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73527\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-6.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sri Lanka finished on top of the 5-team standing with their remarkable unbeaten record at the conclusion of single round-robin preliminaries on Monday, bagging 12 points from four straight wins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Bangladesh also had something to cheer about when the host side finished second after preliminaries to set up a revenge match against the Sri Lankans, to whom they went down 1-3 on Sunday. The host side collected 8 points from three wins against one loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73525\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m40.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Nepal and Uzbekistan came third and fourth places respectively, with the former claiming 6 points and the latter 4 points. Both sides will battle it out for bronze medal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Maldives ended their campaign, unable to beat any team but replete with a good opportunity to sharpen their skill against teams from the same region and to strengthen cordial tie with other teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73524\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-580x386.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m41.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">In the women\u2019s competition, Nepal continued their unbeaten streak on Sunday after demolishing Kyrgyzstan in straight sets 25-8, 25-14, 25-17, while Uzbekistan stunned Sri Lanka with a comeback 3-2 (24-26, 18-25, 25-20, 25-19, 12-15) win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73520\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m30.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The last match saw hosts Bangladesh survive a strong challenge from Maldives to beat the determined rivals in a closely-contested, five-set battle 17-25, 25-18, 25-23, 23-25, 17-15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Undefeated Nepal topped the women\u2019s leaderboards with 14 points from five wins in a row, while Uzbekistan came in second place with 11 points from 4 wins against one loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73519\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-m-32.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Sri Lanka also claimed 11 points from three wins against two losses to finish third, with Kyrgyzstan in fourth position with 6 points from two wins against three losses. Hosts Bangladesh came in 5th position with 2 points from one win against four losses, while Maldives did not win a match to end their campaign in 6th place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Nepal are set to challenge Uzbekistan in the women\u2019s showdown for gold medal, while Sri Lanka and Kyrgyzstan will fight it out in the third-place playoff for bronze medal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73516\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women-01.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Hosts Bangladesh and Maldives finished in 5th and 6th places respectively, with the latter capturing a hard-fought win against the latter on Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73515\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/womem-m-39.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">The final showdowns in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s events as well as the third-place playoffs in both events will take place on Tuesday ahead of the awards presentation and closing ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73508\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73509\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-580x386.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73510\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/men3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73521\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-580x387.jpg 580w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-860x573.jpg 860w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-73522\" src=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/women2-768x512.jpg 768w, 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