"Desiring to know what is straight, one must have a plumb line; desiring to know what is square, one must have a carpenter's square." In the field of sports, which should be full of vitality and fair competition, a recent wave of anti-corruption has surged forth. Since the investigation of Li Tie, the former head coach of the national football team, the football world has embarked on a frenzy of rectification. Du Zhaocai and Chen Xuyuan of the Football Association, among others, have fallen, and even the top sports official Gou Zhongwen was not spared. Now this storm has swept into the volleyball field. The official announcement reported that Li Quanqiang, the former director of the Volleyball Management Center of the General Administration of Sport, is suspected of serious problems and is currently under investigation by relevant departments. Li Quanqiang is a veteran in the volleyball field, having played an important role in the development of the Chinese women's volleyball team. Starting as the team leader of the women's volleyball team, he rose to the positions of deputy director and director. He served as the director of the Volleyball Center from February 2017 until his retirement at the age of eligibility in 2022. During this period, the development trajectory of the Chinese women's volleyball team underwent a huge change. Once a banner of Chinese sports, the Chinese women's volleyball team repeatedly won championships on the international stage and became a heroic team in the hearts of countless people. However, during the later part of his tenure, especially during the Tokyo…

As the former head of Chinese volleyball, Li Quanqiang's investigation was announced yesterday afternoon, causing a shock in the volleyball world. A topic of concern is whether Cai Bin, the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team, will renew his contract after not being seen since the Paris Olympics. Now that his mentor Li Quanqiang has been implicated, it seems difficult for Cai Bin to stay on. The current director of the Volleyball Management Center is Lai Yawen, and her good friend Lang Ping may return to take up the coaching position again. Cai Bin began his second stint as head coach of the women's volleyball team in early 2022, which coincided with Lai Yawen becoming the director of the Volleyball Management Center. Prior to this, Li Quanqiang retired at the end of 2021 due to age. It can be said that when Cai Bin returned to coach the women's volleyball team, Lai Yawen did not take the lead; it was still Li Quanqiang who was in charge. When Cai Bin took office, his main task was the Paris Olympics. In the end, he led the women's volleyball team to three consecutive victories in the group stage of the Paris Olympics but was eliminated in the first round of the knockout stage, ultimately failing to reach the semi-finals. However, compared to the results of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 under Lang Ping's leadership, there was some improvement. After the Paris Olympics, opinions were divided on Cai Bin's performance. Some believe that his coaching record has improved and should continue…

The first stage fourth round of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League has concluded. In this round, Tianjin Volleyball defeated Liaoning Volleyball 3-0, Shanghai Volleyball beat Shenzhen Volleyball 3-0, Jiangsu Volleyball won against Fujian Volleyball 3-0, and Shandong Volleyball overcame Beijing Volleyball 3-1. After this round, the top three teams from the previous league - Tianjin Volleyball, Shanghai Volleyball, and Jiangsu Volleyball - have all advanced to the top four two rounds in advance. Fujian Volleyball, Shenzhen Volleyball, and Beijing Volleyball have been eliminated and will participate in the 5th to 8th place ranking round-robin tournament. The last-placed team next season will be relegated. Liaoning Volleyball and Shandong Volleyball are competing for the last spot in the top four, with their direct confrontation becoming crucial. Jiangsu Volleyball's victory over Fujian Volleyball was largely due to Wu Mengjie's performance. She had 35 attacks, 18 successful, 4 blocks, and 2 serves, scoring a total of 24 points. As a former blocker, she indeed has some experience in blocking. In contrast, Zhuang Yushan had 37 attacks and 14 successful, scoring 14 points, which is not as good as Wu Mengjie's performance in this game. Now, Wu Mengjie has finally reached the level of the national team, while fellow national player Zheng Yixin only managed 5 attacks and 1 successful. Tianjin Volleyball's performance against Liaoning Volleyball was not particularly impressive; it should be noted that Ding Xia only played in the third set, yet Liaoning Volleyball almost staged a comeback in the latter two sets. Therefore, the last spot in the top four is…

In the first round of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League playoffs, the defending champions Tianjin Volleyball Team faced off against Liaoning, ranked second in their group. Tianjin continued their excellent performance from the Volleyball World Club Cup, achieving a three-game winning streak. Liaoning also made a remarkable comeback, overcoming relegation matches in the regular season and subsequently defeating Shandong and Beijing in the playoffs, securing a favorable ranking. If they could secure another victory, they would ensure their advancement to the top four, as it was unlikely that Shandong would defeat Tianjin. Tianjin ultimately defeated Liaoning 3-0, advancing to the semifinals two rounds early. Liaoning's key player Ding Xia rested for this match, making it challenging for Liaoning. It seemed like a strategic decision to focus on competing against Shandong and Beijing instead. In the first set, Liaoning surprisingly dominated until the score reached 10-all, when Tianjin finally caught up. During Chen Boya's serving turn, Liaoning struggled, only breaking through at 17-10. Liaoning did have a small surge, closing the gap to 16-20, forcing Tianjin to call a timeout. Yao Di's serving turn caused Liaoning to lose another three points. Chen Boya's attack secured set point, and she teamed up with Fetisova for a double block to win the first set 25-17. The second set was equally intense, with Liaoning leading by two points at 14-12 before Tianjin called a timeout and then scored three consecutive points. Liaoning called their second timeout at 19-15, but they fought back fiercely at the end of the set, tying the score at…

In the women's volleyball league playoffs, Jiangsu Volleyball Team has shown a remarkable recovery trend. The strong return of Diao Linyu and Gong Xiangyu has injected powerful momentum into the team, with their rapid progress clearly visible. In the later stages of the regular season, Jiangsu actively rotated its lineup, leading to fluctuating results. However, by the playoffs, they have awakened like a lion, winning three consecutive victories. Meanwhile, Fujian Volleyball Team, led by Zheng Yixin and Zhuang Yushan, has transformed from a mid-table team into a strong contender with championship potential. It is particularly commendable that both Jiangsu and Fujian have displayed their local brilliance with all-Chinese lineups. In this match, Fujian made some reservations in their lineup, as the difficulty of advancing from the group was quite high. In the first set, Jiangsu Volleyball Team had multiple scoring points, while Fujian's flank attacks were also impressive, with Zhuang Yushan and others quickly catching up in points. However, Jiangsu's net defense was as solid as a wall of copper and iron, while Fujian's blocking and defense seemed relatively weak. After several exchanges, Fujian called a timeout at 11-16. Gong Xiangyu remained the spearhead of Jiangsu, with every key attacking adjustment finding her as the breakthrough point. Fujian relied on Zhuang Yushan to get through the rounds, and Huang Feng could also score, showing tenacious fighting spirit. Twice when the score difference was widened, Fujian could close the gap. At the end of the set, there was a small episode where Ni Feifan's back-row defense was like a stroke of…

Volleyball League Standings: Three of the Top Four Teams Confirmed, with Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Tianjin Advancing + Beijing Eliminated Early On January 11th, Beijing time, the 18th round of the 2024/25 season of the Chinese Women's Volleyball League, which is also the fourth round of the playoffs, took place. In this round, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Tianjin all won away victories, securing their spots in the top four two rounds in advance. Additionally, Fujian, Shenzhen, and Beijing all lost their matches in this round, resulting in their elimination from the top four two rounds early. These three teams will participate in the 5th to 8th place ranking matches in the next stage. C Group Standings:‌ Jiangsu: 4 wins, 0 losses, 11 points Shanghai: 3 wins, 1 loss, 10 points Fujian: 1 win, 3 losses, 3 points Shenzhen: 0 wins, 4 losses, 0 points Shenzhen Australian Tigers Zhongse Longhua 0-3 Shanghai Bright Dairy Ubest [17-25, 13-25, 18-25]‌ The Shanghai women's volleyball team visited the Longhua Cultural and Sports Center Gymnasium in Shenzhen and swept Shenzhen with a strong performance, securing their third victory in the playoffs. Due to Fujian's loss in this round, Shanghai leads by 2 wins and 7 points, thus locking in the top two spots in the group and advancing to the top four in advance. After Fujian's loss, they are confirmed to be out of the top two in the group and will participate in the 5th to 8th place ranking matches in the next stage. Fujian Anxi Tieguanyin 0-3 Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel [20-25, 20-25, 15-25]‌ The Jiangsu…

Translation of the article content into English: Since entering the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the entire world volleyball arena has undergone a complete transformation. Many familiar faces have gradually left the stage, and new forces are quietly rising. Especially for the Chinese women's volleyball team, after the baptism of the Paris cycle, some veterans who once brought glory to the country will also bid farewell to the volleyball court. As the old saying goes, "The camp is made of iron, but the soldiers flow like water," the replacement of athletes is a normal occurrence. This is also the charm of competitive sports; there is always fresh blood entering, and heroes writing new chapters. The changes in the Chinese women's volleyball team are not just limited to the change of players; the adjustment of the coaching staff is equally noteworthy. The Volleyball Association has made some adjustments to the coaching staff, with Yuan Lingxi, Bao Zhuang, and Li Yanlong being transferred to local teams. Except for the head coach position, almost all other assistant coach positions have been reorganized. This also makes people wonder if Cai Bin's position as head coach is stable. With the changing landscape of the world volleyball arena, whether Cai Bin can continue to lead the Chinese women's volleyball team into battle has become a hot topic of discussion. Currently, among the top five women's volleyball teams in the world, except for the Chinese team, the coaches of the other teams have already decided on their new head coaches: the coaches of the United States and Serbia…

In the international arena of sports, the Chinese women's volleyball team was once a shining star, especially after winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The team's glory made many proud. However, as time passed, the team's performance significantly declined, causing concern among countless fans. The failure at the Tokyo Olympics marked a turning point. As defending champions, the Chinese women's volleyball team failed to advance from the group stage, leaving many fans utterly disappointed. Many believe that the team's poor form should be attributed to the coach and players' performances, with head coach Lang Ping and captain Zhu Ting becoming the focus of public discussion. However, unexpectedly, recent anti-corruption actions have uncovered a deeper layer of secrets. Former director of the Chinese Volleyball Association, Li Quanqiang, was investigated for serious violations of discipline and law. This news not only shocked the volleyball world but also prompted people to reflect on the management of volleyball. Li Quanqiang's downfall is not an isolated case. As early as 2015, former director Pan Zhichen was also investigated for similar reasons and ultimately imprisoned. The successive investigations of two directors suggest that there may be deeper issues within Chinese volleyball. This makes one wonder if the decline in the team's performance is directly related to mismanagement by the Volleyball Association. During the Tokyo Olympics, Lang Ping and Zhu Ting faced immense pressure. Amid external doubts and criticism, their efforts seemed overlooked. Often, coaching decisions are not entirely based on personal will but influenced by management. Lang Ping, with her rich experience and…

Translation of the article content into English: As we all know, since entering the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the world sports arena has experienced a major reshuffle. Many veterans have had to bid farewell to the audience due to their age, unable to compete in Los Angeles again. Among them, the volleyball project, one of the three major ball sports, has been hit particularly hard by retirements, which is, of course, a normal phenomenon. Competitive sports are inherently cruel, with natural selection and the constant renewal of generations being unchanging laws. Just recently, the top-ranked women's volleyball teams in the world have successively announced their new head coaches for the new cycle. Only Turkey and the United States women's volleyball teams have replaced their head coaches, while Italy and Brazil have retained their original coaches. The Chinese women's volleyball team is the most special among them, as there is still no specific news confirming who the head coach will be. Judging from the attitude of the Volleyball Association, it is highly likely that Cai Bin will remain in his position, as he has been conscientious and responsible during his tenure, and the team's performance has not been bad. After several years of cooperation, Cai Bin has become the coach who knows the women's volleyball team best after Lang Ping. If the association were to replace the coach, they would have to start all over again, which would be another long wait, and it would not be easy for the Chinese women's volleyball team to achieve results in the short term.…

In the development history of Chinese women's volleyball, the decisions and management of the Volleyball Association play a crucial role. As fans eagerly await the confirmation of a new coach for the Chinese women's volleyball team and the construction of the squad to prepare for the 2025 World Championships, a major incident involving the Volleyball Association has made it a focus of public attention. On January 10th, former director of the Volleyball Management Center, Li Quanqiang, was reported to be involved in serious violations of law and discipline and was taken away for investigation. This incident is like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, causing waves, and also making the Volleyball Association a hot topic on search engines. In the chain reaction of this event, the history of personnel changes in the Volleyball Management Center has also been re-examined by the public. Looking back, after Xu Li stepped down, Pan Zhichen took office at the Volleyball Management Center. One of Pan Zhichen's landmark moves during his tenure was to recall Lang Ping as head coach. Lang Ping's return had immeasurable significance for Chinese women's volleyball; she brought with her rich coaching experience and outstanding tactical concepts, infusing new vitality into the team. However, Pan Zhichen was taken away for investigation due to his own previous issues, which was undoubtedly a significant setback in the development history of the Volleyball Management Center. After Pan Zhichen, Vice Director Liu Wenbin began to take charge of work. Liu Wenbin is known as a "veteran" figure at the Volleyball Management Center, having…