With Henan’s surprising 3-0 victory over Tianjin and Jiangsu’s dominant 3-0 win, the latest standings for the Women’s Volleyball at the National Games have been released!

On November 8th, Beijing time, the group stage battles of the National Games women’s volleyball saw the first round conclude yesterday. Beijing dominated Sichuan 3-0, Jiangsu overwhelmed Yunnan 3-0, Henan shocked the defending champions Tianjin 3-0, Guangdong was thoroughly defeated 0-3 by Shanghai, Fujian reversed a deficit to beat Liaoning 3-1, and Shandong decisively blanked Zhejiang 3-0. Consequently, the updated rankings show Jiangsu and Shanghai leading their respective groups, with six teams securing victories!

In Group A’s three matches, Beijing faced Sichuan. Although the first and third sets were somewhat challenging, Beijing’s superior skills and clutch plays secured a straight-sets 3-0 sweep. Jiangsu delivered an explosive performance against Yunnan, excelling in both offense and defense, resulting in a lopsided victory with no set allowing Yunnan to score more than 16 points. Henan pulled off a stunning upset against defending champions Tianjin, led by powerful attacker Zhu Ting, relentlessly breaking through Tianjin’s defense. Henan won 3-0 straight sets, marking the biggest surprise since the tournament began. Zhu Ting’s impact was immense—she single-handedly carried the team!

In Group B’s three matches, Guangdong faced strong Shanghai but showed no advantage on the court, quickly becoming overwhelmed. Guangdong suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat, failing to score more than 15 points in any set. Fujian narrowly lost the first set to Liaoning but bounced back by winning the crucial points in the second set to even the score 1-1. Fujian then took control of the match, dominating both offense and defense, pulling away to win the next two sets and complete a 3-1 comeback over Liaoning. Against Zhejiang, Shandong faced tough challenges in the first set but eventually secured it after a fierce battle. Riding that momentum, Shandong steadily increased pressure and built a comfortable lead, ultimately winning 3-0 with a solid performance!

The first round of matches has now concluded. The latest standings are shown in the image above. Macau and Hong Kong have yet to play and will start their second-round matches today. We look forward to exciting contests ahead—let’s stay tuned and cheer on the teams!

Written by / Sports Novel