Chen Boya, a name that has been prominent in the Tianjin women's volleyball team for seven or eight years, seems to have an ambiguous relationship with the position of "main spiker." Her height is not outstanding, her strength is not top-notch, and coupled with her older age, these factors seem to be silently hindering her steps towards a higher stage. I have always had the view that Chen Boya may lack the ability to deliver the decisive blow at critical moments. Imagine if she had the opportunity to enter the national team and face strong opponents from abroad. They would undoubtedly target her weaknesses with serve attacks. At that time, whether she can withstand the pressure and not collapse is really uncertain. Of course, I am not saying that Chen Boya is useless. After all, during her years with the Tianjin team, she has made significant progress under the careful guidance of coaches Wang Baoquan and Chen Fang. Her current state looks quite good. However, when we compare her with the veteran Gong Xiangyu, we must admit that there is still a considerable gap in their comprehensive abilities. Gong Xiangyu, as the main spiker of the national team, has honed her receiving, setting, blocking, and small ball combination skills through major competitions, and her experience is extremely rich. As for Chen Boya, although her age and height are advantages to some extent, these cannot make up for her shortcomings in technical details and experience. In domestic leagues, Chen Boya might still be able to perform well by relying on her…

Zhu Ting, who turned 29 years old, was still preparing for the Italian women's volleyball league on her birthday, and her team also celebrated her birthday. However, for Zhu Ting, the greatest comfort while being in a foreign country was that Chinese-American businessman William came to Italy to celebrate her birthday. According to media reports, William, a Chinese-American businessman, has been doing business in Hong Kong for many years, but he still finds time to take his daughter to see Zhu Ting. After his divorce, William has been raising his daughter alone, and his happiest moments are when he visits Zhu Ting in Italy. This time, during Zhu Ting's birthday, the two had an exceptionally warm meal together. Initially, William was a friend of Zhu Ting's volleyball coach, and he spoke highly of Zhu Ting's talent and charm. When he saw Zhu Ting's photos on social media, he was attracted by her sunny smile and confident demeanor, so he decided to take his daughter to learn volleyball from Zhu Ting. Under Zhu Ting's guidance, William's daughter gradually mastered the skills of volleyball. In this process, William also developed different feelings for Zhu Ting. Despite their height difference, with Zhu Ting standing at 1.98 meters and William at only 1.79 meters, this does not affect their tacit understanding and happiness. On the contrary, they support and rely on each other, becoming each other's most solid backing. Whenever Zhu Ting leads the Chinese women's volleyball team to victory, William always proudly cheers for her. Their sweet interactions and deep affection have attracted…

Volleyball League Standings: Shanghai Tops, Tianjin Rises to Second, Liaoning Drops into Relegation Zone The flames of the 12th round have reignited once again, and the heroines of Group A are truly "eight immortals crossing the sea, each showing their own powers," dazzling us with their skills and making us shout in excitement! Speaking of the standings, they are the weathervane of the league, and every change after each round tugs at the hearts of thousands of fans. After 12 rounds, Shanghai Bright Dairy has firmly taken the lead with an impressive 28 points, truly "leaving everyone in the dust" and making us all admire. Tianjin Bohai Bank also went all out, with the return of Yao Di, the big sister, it's like "adding wings to a tiger," a three-game winning streak directly propelled them to second place, this momentum is simply "reaching for the sky"! Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel, although still firmly in third place, but in their hearts, there must be some "mixed feelings." With the absence of major players like Gong Xiangyu and Ni Feifan, Tang Xin, the young player, occasionally makes "continuous mistakes," and Wu Mengjie is "both father and mother," exhausted. Even Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua, such a "minnow," dared to challenge, and they lost, which is really surprising! Speaking of Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua, it's "sweet after suffering." Eleven consecutive losses, that's simply "pitiful." But they just don't give up, finally in the 12th round with a 3:2 victory over Jiangsu, won the first victory of the season. The taste of this victory is simply "sweet as…

China's Women's Volleyball Team Faces Challenges as 70-Year-Old Coach Announces Launch of New Talent National Team Plan; Brazil Welcomes a New Era Recently, Brazilian women's volleyball head coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes announced in an interview that the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation will launch a women's rookie national team plan in 2025. This project aims to cultivate more young talents for the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics through professional training, friendly matches, and domestic and international competitions, providing a platform for the growth of the next generation of Brazilian volleyball stars. Jose Roberto mentioned in the program: "We will launch a women's rookie national team this year, with the aim of quickly cultivating players who can take over from the current adult team. Through this plan, young players will have the opportunity to participate in high-level training and competitions, laying a solid foundation for their future performance in the national adult team." This rookie national team plan is not the first time it has been introduced. In 2024, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation has already resumed the men's rookie national team project, and the launch of the women's rookie team is a continuation and expansion of this successful model. Through the training and competition of the rookie team, young players will accumulate rich practical experience at an early stage of their careers, while the coaching team can also discover potential players through these competitions, providing a guarantee for the long-term competitiveness of the national team. According to the implementation of the rookie draft, the members of the Brazilian women's rookie national…

The Chinese women's volleyball team has always attached great importance to the height of their setters. Yang Xilan, Feng Kun, and Wei Qiuyue are all tall setters and are also the most representative setters of the Chinese women's volleyball team. With this tradition, it is difficult for setters who are not tall enough to gain a position in the Chinese women's volleyball team. Wang Na, Sun Wenjing, Sun Haiping, and Chen Xintong are typical representatives. They all have excellent passing skills but find it hard to enter the national team. Among the new generation of setters, there are also several promising talents who are less than 1.8 meters tall, such as Zou Jiaqi from Beijing Automotive Volleyball Team, Huang Xinyue from Shanghai Volleyball Team, Cai Yitong from Jiangxi Volleyball Team, and Zhang Kefan from Shandong Volleyball Team. They are all good setters, but their careers often end due to insufficient height. Fortunately, the Chinese women's volleyball team also has a continuous emergence of tall setters. Last year, two setters who won the U21 World Youth Championship, Yin Xiaolan and Zhao Yalun, are both 184 cm tall and have their own technical characteristics, making them good prospects for tall setters. Additionally, Jie Shengyu, who shone brightly at the recent Super League All-Star Game, stands at 187 cm and passes quickly and steadily, making her an even rarer talent. Sun Yan and Zhang Zihan, born in 2000, are relatively well-known. Sun Yan, from Jiangsu, is 188 cm tall and was selected into the national team during Lang Ping's coaching tenure. Zhang Zihan,…

The draw for the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Championship has caused a stir in the volleyball community! The Chinese women's volleyball team has been drawn into the same group as powerhouse teams like Italy, Brazil, and the United States. This is truly a fierce competition! Consider this: our women's volleyball team is not just an onlooker but stands at the forefront of this grand event as the fifth seed, ready to compete against these world-class teams. This competition is not only a test of skills and tactics but also a platform for young players to showcase their talents. Who will stand out on this stage that rivals the World Cup? It's truly exciting to think about! Let's start with the background of this Women's Volleyball World Championship. In 2025, Thailand will host 32 teams—a classic gathering of top-tier teams. The scale of this event can almost be described as highly anticipated. After minor adjustments following the Paris Olympics, many national volleyball rosters have undergone significant changes. While China's women's volleyball team is ranked fifth in the world, this does not mean they can take it easy; their opponents are all top-level competitors. Speaking of the draw, our Chinese women's volleyball team is grouped with Italy, Brazil, and the United States. This lineup can be described as a battle of wits and courage, where no one can afford to let their guard down. Returning to the current situation of the Chinese women's volleyball team, what may be most concerning to fans is the issue of the head coach. Will Cai Bin…

The Volleyball Receiver Finally Becomes China's First Scoring Point, Which of the Three Powerful Receivers from the National Youth Team Do You Favor? The U17 National Women's Volleyball Championship concluded yesterday, with Shanghai taking the championship and Jiangsu, Shandong, and Shenzhen ranking second to fourth. The most notable feature of this U17 National Championship is that the first scoring point for most teams leans towards the right wing, significantly improving the long-standing reliance on main attackers for scoring in Chinese women's volleyball. In the 0708 age group, many powerful receivers have emerged, especially Yang Shuming from Shanghai Volleyball, Zhang Jinghuiru from Shandong Volleyball, and Li Xiang from Shenzhen Volleyball, who stand out as the top three powerful receivers! Chinese women's volleyball has long relied on main attackers to dominate, from Lang Ping to Zhu Ting, and today's Li Yingying. The best players in Chinese women's volleyball have always been main attackers. The receiving position is primarily responsible for passing, defense, and linking, with scoring mainly relying on tactical running points. It's better if they can steal a point, but it doesn't matter if they can't score, because there are main attackers. Since the new century, the weakness of the right-wing attack in Chinese women's volleyball has become increasingly evident, especially in contrast to the prevailing strong receivers in Europe and America, highlighting the backwardness and unreasonableness of Chinese women's volleyball tactics. Main attackers must both receive the first pass and bear the main responsibility for scoring, while receivers become marginal figures, widely criticized by outsiders. Therefore, calls for a strong…

Wei Jizhong, once hailed as the "founder of China's Olympic industry," has had his name etched on nearly every page of China's sports history. From assisting Beijing in its Olympic bid to promoting the industrialization of sports, he was a leading figure in the sports arena. However, he eventually became "blinded" by power and interests, personally forcing out Chen Zhonghe, suppressing Liu Guoliang, and even marginalizing Lang Ping... Today, Wei Jizhong is no longer seen as the hero who contributed to Chinese sports but as a villain filled with curses and doubts. Why did he end up this way? Why is he accused of being a "villain in the sports world"? Wei Jizhong's name was once closely linked to the glory of Chinese sports. He rose from an ordinary sports official to the pinnacle of China's sports management. Especially during the process of helping Beijing bid for the Olympics, his contributions were indelible. Not only did he promote the modernization of the sports industry, but he also laid the foundation for the internationalization of China's sports cause. Some have called him the "founder of China's sports industry," which is not without basis. Wei Jizhong demonstrated remarkable foresight in management and played a crucial role in propelling Chinese sports onto the world stage. His decisions and leadership propelled China's Olympic endeavors to new heights, and his efforts enabled China to shine in multiple international sports events. Especially during the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he was almost one of the main driving forces behind the entire event. From then on, he wielded tremendous…

On January 18th, the last round of the first stage of the women's volleyball league playoffs kicked off. The two games that ended first saw Jiangsu beat Shenzhen 3-0 and Tianjin's three main players rested as they also won 3-0 against Shandong. Both Jiangsu and Tianjin finished with six consecutive victories. In the other two matches, Liaoning defeated Beijing 3-1, while Shanghai lost to Fujian 2-3. The final standings for this stage are as follows: Group D: Tianjin with 6 wins and 18 points, Liaoning with 4 wins and 12 points, Shandong with 2 wins and 5 points, Beijing with 0 wins and 1 point. Group C: Jiangsu with 6 wins and 17 points, Shanghai with 3 wins and 11 points, Fujian with 3 wins and 8 points, Shenzhen with 0 wins and 0 points. Tianjin's Wang Yizhu, Yao Di, and Wang Yuanyuan rested, with Li Yingying scoring 13 points and Liu Meijun getting 19 points in the starting lineup. The supporting cast included Zhang Shiqi, Fetisova, Meng Dou as the second setter, and Kuriyama Kurumi as the libero. In the first set, Tianjin made multiple adjustments, with Fetisova and Liu Meijun playing well, leading 12-8, causing the opponent to call a timeout. Liu Meijun's continuous blocks and spikes created a six-point gap, and Tianjin led all the way to win 25-20. In the second set, the score was close, but Tianjin won due to their proactive offense at the end of the set. After a 20-all tie, Zhang Shiqi's quick attack resulted in a block, to which Yang Hanyu…

Chinese Women's Volleyball Good News, Gong Xiangyu's Successor Found, Can Receive One Pass and Play Strong Attack, Taller