Nakagawa Miyu (R) of Japan spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
MANILA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- China's women's volleyball team lost to Japan 25-23, 25-21, 19-25, 25-16 to come out runner-up in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup for Women in Pasig City, the Philippines on Sunday.
The young second-string Chinese team beat Australia and Thailand respectively in the quarterfinals and semifinals, but failed to defend the championship against Japan in the final.
Japan's team claimed their first-ever AVC Cup title after this win. Earlier, Thailand beat Vietnam in three straight sets to take the bronze. ■
Players of Japan celebrate scoring during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Nakagawa Miyu (R) of Japan spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Zhou Yetong (L) of China competes during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Zhuang Yushan of China reacts during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Zhuang Yushan (top) of China cheers with team members before the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Zhuang Yushan (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Wu Mengjie (1st R) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Zhuang Yushan (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Wang Yifan (L) of China spikes the ball during the final match between China and Japan in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Team members of China pose for photograph during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Players of Japan receive the 1st place trophy during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
The 1st place winner team Japan (C), 2nd place winner team China and 3rd place winner team Thailand pose for group photos during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Team members of Japan pose for photograph during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
Most Valuable player Mika Shibata (4th R) of Japan, best outside hitter winners Wu Mengjie (1st L) of China and Chatchu-on Moksri (2nd R) of Thailand, best middle blocker winners Hu Mingyuan (2nd L) of China and Hiroyo Yamanaka (4th L) of Japan, best opposite hitter Zhou Yetong (3rd L) of China, best setter Pornpun Guedpard (1st R) of Thailand, best libero Mizusugi Rena of Japan pose for photograph during the awarding ceremony of the 2022 AVC Cup for Women at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines, Aug. 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)
