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…

The second stage of the Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League is about to end, with only one match remaining. The top four teams have basically been locked in, including Group C's Jiangsu and Shanghai, and Group D's Tianjin and Liaoning. Shanghai Women's Volleyball Team has shown signs of fatigue and difficulty after losing their super-strong foreign aid, Xiaocaiwa. Making it into the top four is already considered a good result; Jiangsu Women's Volleyball Team, with the return of injured players such as Diao Linyu and Gong Xiangyu, has shown a positive upward trend and is a strong contender for the championship. Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team, under the leadership of Chen Fang as head coach and the return of Yao Di, has undergone revolutionary changes in both technical and tactical levels and team morale, remaining a strong favorite to win the title; Liaoning Women's Volleyball Team, after introducing new foreign aid, has significantly increased its attacking power, and being able to stand out in Group D is the best proof. A team that was originally going to play in the promotion-relegation matches has ultimately made it into the top four, making this year's league truly unpredictable and changeable. It is equally surprising that Beijing Women's Volleyball Team, which advanced to the top eight in the first stage with the third-highest total points, did not win a single match in the second stage, suffering double defeats from Shandong and Tianjin. Moreover, in the recently concluded match against Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team, Tianjin preserved its strength by not letting Li Yingying and Yao…

The A-level women's volleyball league has completed 18 rounds, with two rounds left in the first stage of the playoffs. The top four teams have already secured three spots, including Tianjin, Jiangsu, and Shanghai. Liaoning and Shandong are competing for the remaining spot. From these 18 rounds, there are approximately 10 outstanding second passers among the players, namely Yao Di, Diao Linyu, Xu Xiaoting, Jie Shengyu, Ding Xia, Zou Jiaqi, Sun Yan, Meng Dou, Zhang Zihan, Liang Guiqian, and Zhang Zixuan, who stood out in the U-series competitions. In the 18th round, three players from Shandong scored double digits, with two others close to 10 points, achieving a multi-point blooming effect. Sun Jie scored the second-highest points in the game and the highest within the team with 21 points (47 attacks, 17 successful, 3 errors, 5 blocked, 3 blocks, 1 serve). Yang Hanyu scored the second-highest within the team with 15 points (15 attacks, 10 successful, 0 errors, 1 blocked, 5 blocks), impressively scoring 5 blocks and putting significant pressure on Beijing's attackers. Jie Shengyan also scored 15 points (32 attacks, 13 successful, 0 errors, 2 blocked, 2 blocks). National team substitute blocker and Shandong's main blocker, Wang Wenhao, scored the fourth-highest within the team with 9 points (11 attacks, 7 successful, 1 error, 0 blocked, 1 block, 1 serve). Although his score did not reach double digits, he had both blocks and serves, with an impressive attack success rate of 63.6% and efficiency of 54.5%. His performance was outstanding, albeit with fewer ball rights. Du Qingqing also scored 8…

Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team has advanced to the top four, and when they face opponents who have also made it to the top four, the results of their matches will carry over to the next stage. Since Beijing Women's Volleyball Team has already been eliminated from the top four, their encounters with these teams are merely for saving face. The match between Tianjin and Beijing in the fourth round of the first stage of the playoffs will be broadcast live on CCTV5. However, since the outcome of the game holds no significance for either side, both teams should approach it more casually, making it akin to an exchange match. Both teams will refine their lineups based on their weaknesses to better prepare for the next stage of competition, especially Tianjin, which has its sights set on winning the championship. This match sees Tianjin playing away, and they have already arrived in Beijing, conducting pre-game adaptive training at the renovated Beijing Guangcai Gymnasium. In the group confrontation phase, Li Yingying, Yao Di, and Liu Liwen have withdrawn from the starting lineup, with their positions taken by Liu Meijun, Meng Dou, and Fujii Risa. Head coach Chen Fang has also stated that several players will be rested during the match against Beijing, and it is clear that Li Yingying, Yao Di, and Liu Liwen are likely candidates for rest. Li Yingying has been playing every game this season, only taking a break in individual sets, which has been very demanding. This time, she can finally watch the game from the sidelines without…

Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team has been on a winning streak in the second stage of the competition, securing four consecutive victories and currently with 12 points, they have locked in a spot in the top four two rounds ahead of schedule. Adding the five consecutive victories at the end of the first stage since Yao Di's return, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team has achieved nine consecutive victories in the league. At the Club World Cup, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team won the runner-up with four wins and one loss, creating the best record for a Chinese club team participating in the Club World Cup, and Yao Di's role in the team was greatly highlighted. Prior to this, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team used Meng Dou as the starting setter, but their performance was not good. Chen Fang replaced Wang Baoquan as the head coach, but Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team still lost, forcing them to bring Yao Di back early. Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team immediately regained the temperament of a championship team, and the energy of the main attackers, deputy attackers, and receivers were all unleashed. In the latest round of matches, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team swept Liaoning Women's Volleyball Team 3-0, with Li Yingying scoring 15 points, Chen Boya scoring 13 points, and Wang Yuanyuan, Fetisova, and Wang Yizhu each scoring 12 points. In just three sets, five players from Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team scored in double figures, which is a true representation of multiple points blooming, making it difficult for opponents to defend against. Yao Di is truly a representative of both…

With the deepening of anti-corruption efforts in women's volleyball, Lang Ping is increasingly gaining public sympathy, especially after famous sports journalist Fu Zhenghao revealed that during the Rio championship, Liu Wenbin, who was temporarily transferred over, worked hard to cooperate with Lang Ping. It was originally thought that after the Rio Olympics, Liu Wen's transfer would be made permanent, but at this point, Vice Director Li Quanqiang was directly promoted to the position of Volleyball Center Director. The content of this matter is so explosive that even the reporter only touched on it briefly. However, Lang Ping's grievances do not stop there. It is reported that Lang Ping's greatest grievance lies in the fact that the peak lineup she personally built, when handed over to Cai Bin, the former "Lang family team" players were not given importance, especially players like Zhu Ting who had close personal ties with Lang Ping. Moreover, Yao Di, considered the best second passer in the country, did not even have the qualification to participate in the Olympics. Why is Cai Bin so domineering? According to media reports, Cai Bin's return to the women's volleyball team was a major move before Li Quanqiang's retirement. And Lai Yawen, who succeeded Li Quanqiang, also gave Cai Bin the maximum support, it can be said that Cai Bin received a level of support that even the peak Lang Ping did not have. However, Cai Bin has repeatedly been controversial in his use of Lang Ping's old subordinates, first and foremost being his lukewarm attitude towards Zhu Ting, who has…

A small painkiller can carry how big a dream?A small painkiller, how much unknown bitterness can it hide?At 32 years old, Yao Di, once a world champion who swept the world, tells us with her story of rebirth from the ashes: This small pill can support a champion's dream, and can also witness the passing down of the spirit of Chinese women's volleyball!In 2024, Tianjin Women's Volleyball started off poorly, which was called a disaster, with a record of 4 wins and 5 losses, which would be hard for anyone to bear.The young players in the team had momentum, but lacked match experience, and their mentality could easily collapse, playing bumpy.What should we do?The coaching staff of Tianjin Women's Volleyball were anxious like ants on a hot pot, they needed to find a stabilizing force back!And so, everyone looked at Yao Di with their eyes.Who is Yao Di?She is the hero of Tianjin Women's Volleyball's second five consecutive championships!Good skills, rich experience, able to stabilize the court in critical moments.But the problem is, she had been away from the court for some time due to injuries.Let her come back?This is not something that can be said to come back.Yao Di's recovery was not easy, from recovery training to returning to the court, it was about a month at most.Think about it, how many things need to be done in this month!First, you need to recover strength training, only when the strength comes up can you practice.Back in the national team, she trained for a month of strength, and then took…

Fetisova praises Yao Di as one of the top three in the world? My goodness! That's incredible, isn't it? Although what she said about "this position" confused me a bit, is she referring to the top three setters in the world? This is something that needs to be discussed in detail! To be fair, Yao Di's skills are impeccable; she's like a pillar of stability for Tianjin Team! Her partnership with Fetisova is seamless and exhilarating to watch! She also held her own at the Club World Cup and on the international stage! But then again, as my old friend Lily pointed out, no matter how high the level, if there's no chance to compete in the Olympics, it feels like something is missing, doesn't it? In competitive sports, who wouldn't want to stand on the highest podium and bring glory to their country? Sigh, I really feel sorry for Yao Di! However, to put it another way, Yao Di is doing well now with Tianjin Team, playing happily and enjoying the joy of the game, and that's what really matters, isn't it? After all, happy volleyball is the essence! Lily praises Yao Di so much in the team, but Yao Di mustn't get arrogant! Wait until you lift the league championship trophy together, then celebrate properly! Actually, I think Yao Di's current mentality is quite good, enjoying the game and the joy that volleyball brings! Rather than worrying about whether or not to participate in the Olympics, it's better to focus on the current matches, play every game well,…

Due to the reform of the Chinese Women's Volleyball League system, this year's schedule has been significantly extended, and the competition for the top four spots is more intense than ever before. Only the top two teams from Groups C and D can secure their entry into the semi-finals, which poses a significant challenge for weaker teams. Especially for teams like Shenzhen, currently at the bottom of Group C, and Beijing, at the bottom of Group D, both have yet to win a game, making it extremely difficult for them to advance to the semi-finals. It's important to note that the playoffs only consist of six rounds, with home and away matches, leaving little time for adjustments. Therefore, the playoffs primarily test the depth of the team's lineup and their on-court performance; only truly capable teams can meet in the semi-finals. Among these teams, Tianjin Women's Volleyball, as the defending champions, are a prime example. They have readjusted themselves and gradually regained the style of a top-tier team. At the beginning of this season, Tianjin started strong but then struggled, hovering near the relegation zone. However, after changing their head coach and welcoming back veteran player Yao Di, Tianjin began to climb out of their slump and went on a winning streak. Moreover, during the playoffs, Tianjin brought in a Japanese libero, achieving a flawless lineup. Strictly speaking, the key reason for Tianjin's return to the peak is Yao Di's comeback, as the assistance she provides to the team is unparalleled by other players. During Yao Di's absence, Meng Dou…

The setter is the absolute core of a team. A good setter can pass the ball according to the characteristics of the attackers, and the quality of the pass is evident in the posture of the attacker after the attack. Some balls cause the attacker to fall to the ground after hitting, indicating a problem with the pass. This season, Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team truly demonstrated Yao Di's abilities. Before Yao Di's return, Meng Dou's passes led to continuous losses for the team, even risking relegation matches. However, after Yao Di's return, the team not only achieved consecutive victories but also secured the runner-up position in the Club World Cup. At 32 years old, Yao Di is truly one of China's top setters, and it's a pity that she was not selected for the Paris Olympics lineup. In fact, Yao Di did not plan to play this season, as she had mentioned herself. However, due to the critical situation of Tianjin Women's Volleyball Team at the time, Yao Di had no choice but to step onto the court. The issue was not a lack of skill but a loss of confidence within the team. Yao Di proved her ability to help rebuild the team's confidence, despite only having a few days to gel with the main lineup. This is the hallmark of a great setter - always ready to perform. After the Club World Cup, Yao Di maintained her previous stance, insisting on retiring this year even though her condition remains good. On January 2nd, the prestigious Tianjin University announced…