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…

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,…

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…

In this match, Tianjin performed equally well as their opponents in the three active scoring categories of serving, spiking, and blocking, but they significantly outperformed them in terms of self-error control. Minas gave away 26 points in just three sets, essentially conceding a set. Li Yingying scored 22 points in three sets, with 21 successful spikes out of 34 attempts, 5 errors, and 1 block, achieving a success rate of 61.8% and contributing one ace serve, making her a key player in the team's victory. Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team defeated the strong Brazilian team Minas with a decisive 3-0 victory, not only securing the top spot in their group but also achieving unprecedented glory for Asian teams in the Club World Cup by becoming the first Asian team to advance to the semifinals as group leaders. This victory not only reflects Tianjin's strength but also symbolizes the Chinese women's volleyball team's progress towards world-class standards. The significance of this victory extends beyond securing the top spot in the group. It marks a subtle shift in the status of Asian women's volleyball on the world stage. Looking back, the best achievement for Asian teams in the Club World Cup was third place, but now Tianjin is on the brink of challenging for the final, or even the championship. This is not just an improvement in results but a significant leap forward in the capabilities of Asian women's volleyball, the culmination of years of hard work across the Asian volleyball community. Li Yingying is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors to this…

The 20th round of the Women's Volleyball Super League is set to begin tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the first stage of the playoffs. According to the schedule, the first stage of the playoffs features eight teams divided into two groups, C and D, with each group consisting of four teams participating in a home-and-away round-robin format for a total of six rounds. Today's matches are part of the sixth round, and although the first stage group matches have not yet concluded, the qualification situation for each group has become clear. In Group C, Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel and Shanghai Bright Dairy have secured their spots in the top four by finishing as the top two teams in their group. Similarly, in Group D, Tianjin Bohai Bank and Liaoning Donggang Strawberry have emerged from their group. Following the second stage playoff format, the four qualifying teams will enter Group E, while the remaining four teams will join Group F. The second stage will also consist of a home-and-away round-robin format for a total of four rounds. After these four rounds, the results from both stages will be combined. In Group E, the first-place team will face the fourth-place team, and the second-place team will compete against the third-place team in the semi-finals. Group F will conduct a ranking match for positions 5 to 8. This season is indeed complex, as the results from the regular season's 14 games do not carry over into the playoffs. The specific matchups for tomorrow night are as follows: Group C 15:30 Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua vs…

Tianjin Women's Volleyball Sweeps Shandong: Fans Reveal Heartbreaking Inside Story - Chen Fang Saw It Coming The reason behind Tianjin Women's Volleyball's sweep over Shandong has been revealed! Fans have uncovered a disheartening inside story: Chen Fang had seen it all along. Netizens have keenly pointed out that in this match, Tianjin's excellent serving disrupted Shandong's first pass, throwing off their tactical arrangements. Li Yingying lost four points to Shandong with three balls going into the net and one out of bounds, while Meng Dou also made two serving errors. As a national-level outstanding athlete, Li Yingying should not have made so many serving mistakes! I enjoy watching Tianjin's matches; although winning and losing are important, Tianjin values the process even more, and they are constantly improving. The substitutes for Tianjin Women's Volleyball were fantastic, with Li Yingying standing out in her performance. Keep up the good work, and we look forward to your continued success in future competitions! Meng Zixuan's passes were not accurate enough, and she was often blocked due to low passes. Throughout the game, only Liu Meijun and libero Li Zi performed exceptionally well, while others played averagely. There is still room for improvement in the top-four matches! After watching this game, I have a question: why can't Zhang Xinyue be given a chance to train? Meng Zixuan has reached her limit after repeated training; her skills and temperament are hard to change. It might be better to give Zhang Xinyue a try. If that doesn't work out, we'll need to recruit a setter next year.…

The reasons behind Tianjin Women's Volleyball sweeping Shandong have come to light, and it's neither luck nor the referees. Netizens have keenly pointed out that when you look beyond the wins and losses, it's clear that the physical fitness of the players sets the two teams apart at different levels. Shandong Women's Volleyball needs to step up their game as they currently face a comprehensive gap with Tianjin. The current Tianjin team trains through competition, with a comprehensive development of reserves. Each player is full of fighting spirit, and everyone strives for excellence. Playing each match seriously is not only a responsibility to themselves but also a perfect embodiment of the competitive sports spirit. Chen Boya's many shots today were soft and weak, almost all defended by the opponent, but after the coach called a timeout and gave some instructions, she improved significantly, and Liu Meijun performed very well today. As for Jiangsu team, if they give Fujian a favor by playing a friendly match, it's hard to say who will make it to the top four between Shanghai and Fujian in the end! Without Xiaocaiwa, Shanghai team is only at the level of Liaoning and Fujian. If Shenzhen team were replaced by Liaoning or Beijing, it would be hard to say who would make it to the top four! This season, every member of the Tianjin women's volleyball team is a true hero and a fine man. Li Yingying is an unshakable pillar forged from steel. Today's performance by Meijun was outstanding, and Boya was not bad either! Chen…

The four matches of this round of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League have come to an end, with the top four teams advancing and the final rankings of each group determined. The last round of matches seems more like a formality. In Group C, Jiangsu tops the standings, followed by Shanghai in second, Fujian in third, and Shenzhen at the bottom with all losses; in Group D, Tianjin ranks first, Liaoning second, Shandong third, and Beijing at the bottom with all defeats. Tianjin, Liaoning, Jiangsu, and Shanghai have successfully advanced to the top four based on their top two finishes in their respective groups, embarking on the journey to compete for the ultimate championship. After these five rounds of matches are completed, fans can clearly recognize three aspects of the situation. Yao Di's Strength Should Qualify Her for the National Team Yao Di is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding setters in the Chinese women's volleyball world. Since joining, she has brought about a revolutionary change to the Tianjin women's volleyball team. Since her return, Tianjin has only lost two sets so far. Except for the first match against Jiangsu (3:1 victory) and the first match of the second stage against Liaoning (3:1 victory), all other events were won 3:0. Yao Di's return not only made Tianjin's organization more orderly but also served as the team's spiritual leader, with her defense not to be underestimated. This year, the Chinese women's volleyball team faces two major events: the Volleyball League and the Women's Volleyball World Championship. Both events allow each…

On January 18th, Beijing time, the 20th round of matches in the 2024/25 season of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League concluded with intense competition. Both Jiangsu and Fujian secured victories on the road, while Tianjin and Liaoning triumphed at home. C Group Standings Jiangsu: 6 wins, 0 losses, 17 points Shanghai: 3 wins, 3 losses, 11 points Fujian: 3 wins, 3 losses, 8 points Shenzhen: 0 wins, 6 losses, 0 points Shenzhen Zhongse Longhua 0-3 Jiangsu Zhongtian Steel [10-15, 18-25, 20-25]‌ In this round, the Jiangsu women's volleyball team visited the Longhua Cultural and Sports Center Gymnasium in Shenzhen, overwhelming the Shenzhen team with a strong performance and quickly securing three consecutive victories to win the match. The Jiangsu team finished the first stage with six consecutive victories, accumulating 17 points to rank first. The Shenzhen team suffered another crushing defeat at home, ending the first stage with six consecutive losses at the bottom of the group, but the key to relegation depends on the finals, and the Shenzhen team still has a chance. Shanghai Bright Dairy 2-3 Fujian Anxi Tieguanyin [25-27, 23-25, 25-17, 25-12, 9-15]‌ In this match, the Fujian women's volleyball team visited the Luwan Gymnasium in Shanghai, engaging in an extremely fierce battle with the Shanghai team. The Fujian team managed to seize the key points in the first two sets, but was then countered by the Shanghai team for two sets. However, the Fujian team held on in the decisive set, winning with a total score of 3-2. Both teams have a record of 3…

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…