Jiang Chuan (2nd L), Peng Shikun (2nd R) and Yu Yuantai (1st R) of China block the ball during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Players of China celebrate scoring during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Peng Shikun (top) of China spikes the ball during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Vital Heynen (R), head coach of China, talks with Wang Hebin of China during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Saxon Hansel Gough (R) of New Zealand spikes the ball during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Players of China (L) block the ball during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
Wang Bin (top) of China spikes the ball during the pool B match between China and New Zealand at AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship in Kitakyushu, Japan, Sept. 7, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)
