Without Leading Scorer, Thai Women Advance to Play China for Gold
The loss of one star, plus the return of another, saw Thailand into the gold medal match for the first time in tournament history.
Japan, China, Thailand, and South Korea W. Advance at 2018 Asian Games
All four matches ended in 3-0 sweeps, with only 4 of those 12 sets seeing the losing team push even into the 20s before defeat.
The W. Volleyball Championship Bracket is Set at the 2018 Asian Games
Led by 7 kills from Yuki Ishii (#7), Japan had a clinical display of international volleyball to close pool play in Jakarta.
China, Japan, And Korea Run Ahead Of Pack In Day 2 Of Asian Games (W)
China, South Korea, and Japan moved ahead of the pack this round by winning their second game of the competition and moving to 2-0
China Looking to Resume Throne atop Asian Games Podium in Jakarta
After 4 straight Asiad titles, Kim Yeon-Keong (above) and South Korea dethroned China in 2014.
Zhang Changning Returns to Chinese Roster After Ankle Surgery
Zhang missed the Nations League, but is included on China’s roster for the Asian Games. So too is Yi Lingling, though she’s been moved to a different position.
Inside The Numbers: Women’s VNL Final Stats
Looking at the numbers from just the final round, China’s Zhu Ting, who was in and out of the lineup during the preliminary matches, posted the highest scoring tally with 87 points
VakifBank Renews Ties To Zhu, Rasic, Sloetjes And Team USA’s Robinson
We are in the age of super teams
American Michelle Bartsch-Hackley Named MVP of 2018 #VNL
After leading Team USA to gold in the first-ever FIVB Nations League gold medal match, Michelle Bartsch-Hackley was named MVP of the tournament.
USA Comes Back vs. Turkey Again to Win #VNL in 5; China Downs Brazil for Bronze
Kimberly Hill led the way for the U.S. for the match and in the comeback to overcome Turkey for Gold on the final day of the 2018 VNL.
