On January 16th, the 20th round of the men's volleyball league kicked off, marking the final round of the first stage of the playoffs. The excitement level has somewhat decreased as the top 4 teams have already been determined, leading to many teams resting their main players. Consequently, this round of matches prioritizes friendship over results. Let's take a look at the standings for the top 4 teams, whose head-to-head records will carry over to the next stage: Shanghai Men's Volleyball Team with 4 points Shanghai's record against Shandong is a loss of 2:3 and a win of 3:1. Tianjin with 3 points Tianjin and Baoding Woli have each won one match with a score of 3:1, but Tianjin ranks second due to fewer points lost. Baoding Woli with 3 points Shandong Men's Volleyball Team with 2 points Despite being behind, Shandong managed to secure a victory against Shanghai, which is not too shabby compared to the other two opponents. Teams outside the top 4 are fighting for honor, so let's see which team can seize the opportunity: Baoding Woli suffered a 0-3 home defeat against Beijing BAIC, ending Beijing's five-game losing streak and securing an honorable victory. Wen Zihua did not start but came on as a substitute. The scores for the three sets were 22-25, 24-26, and 20-25. Guangdong lost 0-3 to Shandong The starting lineup for Guangdong remained unchanged with Wang Hebin, Zhen Jiachong, and foreign player Andrew. Shandong rested players such as Zhai Demilitary, Li Lei, and Geng Xin. At the beginning, Shandong led 5-2, but…

In the vast realm of sports, the Chinese women's volleyball team always occupies a special and important position. It is not only a sports team but also a spiritual symbol that carries the pride and dreams of countless Chinese people. Every struggle on the court can ignite passionate attention across the nation. And now, as the footsteps of the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Championship become increasingly clear, the suspense surrounding the new head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team has become the core topic of heated discussion among fans. Time goes back to the Paris Olympics, where the journey of the Chinese women's volleyball team ended with sweat and regret. Since then, Cai Bin, who once led the team to fight, gradually faded out from the daily training and preparation affairs of the Chinese women's volleyball team. This change, seen by the fans, could not help but speculate. And Kong Ning, a senior journalist from the Beijing Evening News, clearly revealed in related reports that Coach Cai Bin would not return to coach the Chinese women's volleyball team again. This news, like a huge stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly caused a thousand waves, making the urgency of finding a new coach openly placed on the desk of the Chinese Volleyball Association. Throughout history, Lang Ping has left a profound mark on the Chinese women's volleyball team. During her coaching period, she led the Chinese women's volleyball team to win honors in many world competitions. Her unique coaching style and excellent leadership ability have become an eternal classic…

With the departure of coach Cai Bin, many people have started paying attention to the replacement of the head coach for the Chinese women's volleyball team. This is especially true as the neighboring American women's volleyball team has also completed a change in leadership with Sullivan taking office, which means that the American team will focus on enhancing their attacking capabilities. The change in the American team's head coach has made many netizens anxious about the future of the Chinese team, hoping that they can quickly determine their own head coach. In such circumstances, not only has the Chinese team not decided who the head coach will be, but there are also rumors that the director of the Volleyball Management Center, Li Quanqiang, is under investigation, causing concern for the future of the Chinese team. Kong Ning revealed that the current head coach position for the Chinese team has become a hot potato, with no one daring to take it on, as the golden period has been exhausted. The foundation for the next Olympics will definitely not be this group, meaning that the head coach must not only solve the players' strength issues but also screen young talents in training. However, it is unrealistic to expect results at the Los Angeles Olympics while simultaneously selecting from the youth training pool. Many coaches are well aware that if they really want to cultivate young talents, audiences will not understand the hardships of the coaches and may even continue to cyberbully them when results are poor. Although Cai Bin's abilities were indeed…

First, let's insert a news item. Xiao Caiwa, who broke the contract with Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team, has already played in the Turkish league and performed outstandingly, scoring 18 points as a substitute to become the top scorer of the game. Fenerbahce swept Insurance Bank Women's Volleyball Team 3-0. Former Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team foreign aid, Valjas, scored 13 points. Xiao Caiwa's appearance also indicates that Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team has completely lost in this matter. Losing both people and games, Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team lost 1-3 to Jiangsu Women's Volleyball Team. Although it does not affect their entry into the top four, it will bring two consecutive losses to Jiangsu Women's Volleyball Team into the top four battle, putting them at a disadvantage before the big game. There are three reasons why Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team lost this game. Firstly, the coaching level is too poor. For so many years, Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team has had no clear tactics and relies entirely on the individual abilities of the players, so they can only rely on buying high-level foreign aid to maintain the scene. This season, after Xiao Caiwa left, the whole team didn't know how to play anymore. The coaching levels of Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team and Beijing Women's Volleyball Team are not good enough. Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team can win with substitute players, but Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team can't. Secondly, no one can become the team's spiritual leader. Although Zhong Hui is a national player, she panics more than anyone else at critical moments. In both losses, she…

Gong Xiangyu is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars in the Chinese women's volleyball team. Her outstanding performance as a setter has made her stand out among current setters. "After thousands of grinds and ten thousand blows, she remains firm, letting the winds from all directions blow." Gong Xiangyu is like a resilient bamboo that has withstood tests and fought tenaciously on the volleyball court. During the Paris Olympic cycle, the setter position in the women's volleyball team faced immense talent pressure. Gong Xiangyu was like a lone guardian, shouldering the heavy responsibility alone. Due to the scarcity of talent, she was frequently entrusted with important tasks, and overuse led to serious health issues. During preparations for the Women's Volleyball World Championship, her injuries were so severe that she had to miss the entire season, which was a huge blow to her personal career. After the Paris Olympics, the impact of the injuries did not dissipate but lingered like a dark cloud over her. In league matches, she could only participate intermittently, "It's better to injure one finger than ten," yet frequent interruptions due to injuries made it difficult for her to maintain a stable competitive state. Despite being plagued by injuries, Gong Xiangyu always maintained a high level of professionalism on the court. This dedication won the affection of many fans. Among her followers, there was a considerable fan group. The support of these fans, like a beacon in the darkness, gave Gong Xiangyu strength during her long recovery period. However, with the General Administration's campaign to rectify the…

In the international arena of volleyball, 28-year-old Yuan Xinyue embarked on a journey to play for Vakıfbank. However, reality did not live up to the expectations of fans, and her journey with Vakıfbank was filled with challenges. Currently, she has not been able to firmly secure the position of vice attacker for Vakıfbank, largely due to her defense not yet reaching a top-level standard. Recently, Vakıfbank will be playing away against Alaskargo, and due to the rigid rule of limiting the number of foreign players, Yuan Xinyue did not make the roster. At the same time, foreign player Kendall returned to the court after being out for two months due to injury, thus occupying this valuable spot. This change is undoubtedly a double blow to Yuan Xinyue, as her situation within the team becomes increasingly precarious after Kendall's return. "In still water, if you don't move forward, you'll fall back," especially in the fiercely competitive field of volleyball. Indeed, Yuan Xinyue once had a remarkable performance, scoring 10 points in a single game, but relying solely on occasional highlights is far from enough. In volleyball matches, offensive and defensive performances are like the two wings of a bird or the two wheels of a car, both indispensable. If she cannot excel in both offense and defense and make the team system more reliant on her ability output, her situation will become even more passive, and she may have no choice but to return to domestic development at the end of this season. If Yuan Xinyue really returns to China, what…

Despite the fact that the Chinese women's volleyball team has not officially announced the departure of coach Cai Bin, many signs indicate that this outcome is inevitable. After enduring criticism and personal attacks for three years, as the saying goes, "When a tree stands out in the forest, the wind will surely break it." Facing mounting pressure and the departure of several assistants, it seems certain that Coach Cai will not return to the national team. The whereabouts of the various members of Coach Cai's coaching staff have become a focus for fans. Among them, assistant coach Li Yanlong has returned to Shandong women's volleyball team to serve as head coach, marking a new transformation and challenge in his professional journey. Meanwhile, Yuan Lingxi, who has been steadfast in his assistant coach position since the Lang Ping era, remains with the national team. He has now become the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball reserve elite training camp, continuing to contribute to the cultivation of new talent in women's volleyball. In Coach Cai's coaching staff, the direction of Zhang Changning's brother, Zhang Chen, has also attracted significant attention. After retiring, Zhang Chen transitioned into becoming a coach, with his personnel relationship remaining at the Jiangsu Sports Bureau. During the Paris cycle, he was called up to the national team to serve as an assistant coach. In this role, he fully utilized his experience in training women's volleyball spikers, particularly achieving remarkable results in training players like Zhang Changning. Upon leaving the national team, Zhang Chen returned to the Jiangsu…

Recently, the volleyball world has been in turmoil, especially with the Li Quanqiang incident, which has unsettled the entire volleyball community. Just before and after the Spring Festival, everyone was discussing a topic: what will happen to Lai Yawen and Cai Bin, two important figures in the volleyball circle? Especially Lai Yawen, as the director of the Volleyball Management Center, has recently been low-key and not showing up, making people wonder if she is at risk of being replaced. As for Cai Bin, the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team, although he has always faced doubts, there seems to be no movement, and everyone is speculating whether he will continue to lead the team. Lai Yawen, as we all know, has deep qualifications, a stable character, and handles matters calmly, always being a steady leader. Although she has good relationships, she is often criticized for lacking the courage to reform and always acting slowly. In the current situation, many people believe that she could not be involved in the Li Quanqiang incident, as her style has never been flamboyant, and she handles problems very low-keyly. Although there are voices saying that Lai Yawen might be replaced, from the current situation, her position seems to be quite stable, after all, she has made many contributions to the basic construction of the volleyball circle. Speaking of Cai Bin, people have complex opinions about him. He continues to serve as the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team, which disappoints some fans who think he does not have enough ability…

On January 18th, Beijing time, which is tomorrow, the last round of the Women's Volleyball Super League playoffs will take place. Although this final round of matches holds little significance, as the top four teams have already been determined, it marks the end of the year's competition. The current top four teams are Tianjin, Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Liaoning. It is hoped that everyone can enjoy this match to the fullest. The matches will begin at 3:30 PM tomorrow afternoon, with CCTV5 broadcasting one of the games. The four matches are Shenzhen vs. Jiangsu, Shanghai vs. Fujian, Liaoning vs. Beijing, and Tianjin vs. Shandong. Many netizens believe that this match provides an opportunity for the main players to rest, allowing young talents to gain experience, and giving substitutes a chance to shine. Everyone can play freely. It is expected that Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team will also achieve their sixth consecutive victory. However, it is also hoped that Li Yingying can get some rest, as she has not had a break since the Club World Cup, even after her recent fall during a match. Similarly, setter Yao Di's importance cannot be overstated, as the saying goes, "He who controls the setter controls the world." This highlights the crucial role of Yao Di in setting. Since her return, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team has been performing well both offensively and defensively. Therefore, it is anticipated that Tianjin will undoubtedly win the league championship this year. However, there is a concerning issue regarding what will happen after setter Yao Di retires. Will a young player…

The regular season of the Chinese Women's Volleyball League has now concluded, with the teams entering the playoffs remaining largely unchanged from previous years. The top contenders are once again the stronger teams, but there is one notable difference this time around: Beijing Team has been eliminated, allowing Liaoning Team to enter the playoffs, which came as a surprise to many fans. Beijing Team is indeed strong, having signed Wang Mengjie, the national team's libero, this year. It was expected that Beijing Team would perform well and have no trouble making it to the playoffs. However, during the regular season, Wang Mengjie suffered an injury, dealing a significant blow to Beijing Team. This marks the first time Beijing Team has been eliminated in the regular season, which is quite an achievement considering the team's limited player strength. The four teams that have made it to the playoffs are Tianjin Team, Jiangsu Team, Shanghai Team, and Liaoning Team. The first three teams are very strong, so for Liaoning Team, every match is a challenge. Each of these teams has players from the national team who are familiar with each other. Perhaps Shanghai Team is relatively weaker in comparison. With the departure of the previous foreign player, Fedor Tcheva, who helped Shanghai Team win many matches while she was there, the team missed the opportunity to sign another foreign player after her departure. For Shanghai Team, every opponent in the playoffs is a challenge, as foreign players tend to be much stronger than domestic players. Fedor Tcheva's departure dealt a heavy blow…