2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship (30 August - 6 September, 2023)

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    See you all again at the OQT


    Has the OQT thread been created?

    I don't see, maybe people will just write under Olympics thread

    Gold medal - World League 2013 Prediction Game
    Bronze medal - World League 2012 Prediction Game

    I was the biggest winner of the finals... :lol:

    So Many of my favourite players were selected for individual awards .... :cheesy:

    and others playing for teams in the semifinals.. Pimpichaya, Thanacha, Ajcharaporn, Hattaya, Liu Yu, Wang Wenhan, Zhong Hui, Momii, Hayashi, 4T, Quynh, NT Trinh, Thanh Lien as well as those from other teams.


    Chatchu-On MVP

    		Thatdao (JT) Joint Best MB

    Zhou Yetong - Best OP

    		Yuki Nishikawa (JT) Joint Best OH



    Other Winners are:


    Wu Mengjie - Joint Best OH

    		..Kojima Manami - Best Libero



    Also ... Yang Hanyu - Joint Best MB and Pornpun Gerdpard - Best Setter (Photos for these two will be added later)

    Wow 2 thrilling matches worthy of the race to the podium. Thailand played well but China came close to pulling up a stunning upset. A little sad for Vietnam since they came so close, but their top 4 finish and the match with JPN itself are testaments to how far they’ve come, and how much farther they can reach.


    The 4 sisters JPN CHN THA VIE, their Korean cousins, and their next door neighbors will reconvene again for the Asian Games. Facebook news reported that PFU Blue Cats has agreed to 4T play for Vietnam in the Asian Games, but she’ll have to practice with the PFU girls until mid September. Will be very interesting to see her switch from OH to MB/OP, then back to OH. Maybe she should just play MB in the Vietnam lineup lol

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    I think I need to learn more about the Vietnam NT. :super:


    Such an exciting team: they have the height, the power and charisma. If the government can support them better, they'd reach great heights in the volleyball scene.

    This is the “golden era” team of Vietnamese volleyball. They’ve only played together for around 2 years. They’re in their 21-25s now and in the next 2-3 years they may reach their peak performance as a team if they continue to improved. There’s a plan for them to train in South Korea soon, I think — which will do them a world of good since the Korean professionals can train them on serving, passing, floor defense, and hit coverage :lol:


    This year, after the Asian Games, you’ll see them again in December playing as “Sport Center 1” in the FIVB World Club Championship :super:

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    Facebook news reporWill be very interesting to see her switch from OH to MB/OP, then back to OH. Maybe she should just play MB in the Vietnam lineup lol

    She seems to be everywhere in the court, attacking where there’s an opening... no problem for her switching around, she’ll just take it in her stride :)

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    This is the “golden era” team of Vietnamese volleyball. They’ve only played together for around 2 years. They’re in their 21-25s now and in the next 2-3 years they may reach their peak performance as a team if they continue to improved. There’s a plan for them to train in South Korea soon, I think — which will do them a world of good since the Korean professionals can train them on serving, passing, floor defense, and hit coverage :lol:


    This year, after the Asian Games, you’ll see them again in December playing as “Sport Center 1” in the FIVB World Club Championship :super:

    The Vietnam team has helped make this year’s tournament one of the most exciting in recent years... :cheesy:

    Dang, the JPN v VIE vod match at the Thai site ends here in set 4:




    [EDIT] the one on their youtube channel is complete but I can't download that one because of the geo-block :mad:

    Thailand Capture THIRD Asian Title On Home Soil After Stunning 3-2 Win Against Mighty China In Showdown


    By Preechachan In Slider Volleyball News



    Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, September 6, 2023 – Thailand underlined their supremacy over the 22nd Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship FOR THIRD TIME IN HISTORY after pulling off stunning China in hard-fought, five-set thriller 25-21, 25-27, 25-19, 20-25, 16-14 before boisterous home fans of over 5,000 packing Chartchai Hall here on Wednesday night.


    Thailand had already made it to the FINAL SHOWDOWN of this topflight championship FOR FIVE TIMES including the 22nd edition on home soil in Nakhon Ratchasima. They made their debut effort in the 2009 final in Hanoi, Vietnam against China and stunned them 3-1 for their unprecedented Asian title.


    Thailand’s second final came in 2013 here in Nakhon Ratchasima, where they powered past Japan 3-0 to reign supreme. In 2017, they entered the final showdown in Philippines, but went down 2-3 to Japan and still suffered a setback the following edition in 2019 in Seoul, Korea where they lost 1-3 to eventual winners Japan.


    It was here in Nakhon Ratchasima, 10 YEARS after they had captured their second Asian title in 2013, that Thailand did it again, winning the Asian Senior Women’s Championship, FOR THE THIRD TIME IN HISTORY.


    Cheered on lustily by drum-beating and yelling home fans jampacking the competition venue on Wednesday, Thailand got off to a brilliant start, with outside hitter Ajcharaporn Kongyot tearing the Chinese defence into shreds with her spectacular attacks to put the host side in front 8-6. After that, Thailand mixed the offensive combinations from devastating attacks of Ajcharaporn, Pimpichaya Kokram and Chatchu-On to extend the lead to 21-17.


    However, China held their nerves and hit back mightily. Opposite hitter Zhou Yetong showed her brilliance, attacking relentlessly from all angles to help China narrow the margin 20-22. Still, Thailand had enough more in their tank. Chatchu-On landed a powerful cross-court attack and sub-in Sasipapron produced an ace serve to hand the team the set point at 24-21. Unfortunately, Sasipapron failed in her second attempt as her serve went to the net. However, it was not a problem for the host side as cannon Chatchu-On remained there to pound on the taller blockers with her aggressive spike. Thailand took the thrilling set 25-21, much to the great delight of home supporters.


    Holding 1-0 advantage, Thailand played with more confidence and consistency in the second set to set an early pace 18-12. With Pimpichaya and Chatchu-On powerfully hitting cross-court, Thailand broke away again to stretch it to 24-18, needing only one more point to wrap up the set. However, China turned things around and bounced back exceptionally well to incredibly win six points in a row to catch up with the host side 24-24 and went on that superb form to silence the noisy home crowd with the terrific comeback 27-25 win.


    Their confidence boosted after one-set win, China intensified their defence in the third set, using their height advantage to block solidly and attack powerfully at the net to jump to a 10-6 lead. Thailand shuffled their lineup a lot to seek the right formula. Thanacha Sooksod was sent in to replace Pimpichaya and she, as a game-changer, came to help. She carried out aces and sharp spikes to bring Thailand back on track, leveling it at 10-10 and surged away 20-18 and held firm to win the set 25-19.


    Conceding 1-2, China came all out in the fourth set and their more determination paid off well when they led initially 15-11 and extended it to 18-14, making the most of error-filled game from Thailand. The host team fought back to reduce the gap 20-23, but their continued challenge was denied. Wu Mingjie scored two points in a row from her great attacks to help China win the set 25-20.


    The decider saw both sides fight neck and neck to win the set. China led all the way, but gusty display of Thailand made the difference. Thailand came back to catch the mighty China 14-14 and went on to win the heart-pounding set 16-14, match and the championship.


    Outside hitter Chatchu-On Moksri scored a match-high 23 points from 21 attacks, one block and one ace for Thailand, while outside hitter Ajcharaporn Kongyot and middle blocker Thatdao Nuekjang added another 22 and 16 points respectively. Outside hitter Wu Mingjie contributed 22 points on the China’s stunning loss.


    https://asianvolleyball.net/ne…mighty-china-in-showdown/


    (CN Silver, JP Bronze and VN the Fourth Place Winners)






    “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”

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    Dang, the JPN v VIE vod match at the Thai site ends here in set 4: 😂 🤣 LOL ... so rude


    [EDIT] the one on their youtube channel is complete but I can't download that one because of the geo-block :mad:

    NO GEO-BLOCK this one 👇🏽


    High Quality Full Replay 1080P

    The AVC 22nd Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Bronze Medal Match - Japan vs. Vietnam (2023-09-06)

    直播回放：2023女排亚锦赛三、四名赛 日本女排vs越南女排



    “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”

    High Quality Full Replay 1080P

    The AVC 22nd Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Gold Medal Match - Thailand vs. China (2023-09-06)

    直播回放：2023女排亚锦赛决赛 泰国女排vs中国女排



    “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”

    ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN FUTURE (AS OF 2026 EDITION)


    The AVC 23rd Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship will be held in 2026 (even year from this one onwards). The reason for the change is the method of qualifying for the volleyball event at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics has been changed. The 12 Olympic qualifications will no longer be generated through any Olympic qualifying events -- no more OQT!


    Except for the host team, which holds one spot, the remaining five spots will be determined THROUGH THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS held on Five Continents in 2026. Out of the remaining 6 spots, 3 will be selected from the Top Three at the 2027 World Championship, and the last Three will be allocated based on the World Rankings.


    2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship (30 August - 6 September, 2023)


    The host nation for the 2026 Asian Championship event is not yet determined.



    And from the AVC Q&A:


    By hosting the World Championship BIENNIALLY, we ensure that athletes do not have to wait four years between each tournament, which has already been warmly welcomed by many in the volleyball community. The expansion of the World Championship format to 32 TEAMS also adds value to the event, providing the opportunity for even MORE TEAMS to play on the biggest stage in world volleyball.


    Moreover, the calendar has been streamlined with the REMOVAL OF OTHER EVENTS at the world and continental levels, including the WORLD CUP, OLYMPIC QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENTS and CONTINENTAL QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENTS. By reducing the number of major events, we aim to strike a balance between maintaining the excitement and competitive nature of the sport while ensuring that athletes have sufficient time for rest, recovery and training.


    Additionally, it creates an easy-to-follow storyline in elite volleyball, in which the CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS is a qualifying pathway for the World Championships, which in turn, in the THIRD YEAR of an OLYMPIC CYCLE, qualifies teams for the Olympic Games.


    Finally, it allows the FIVB to EXPAND THE REACH of the World Championships by hosting the event IN MARKETS that previously have not been able to host the event. In turn, this allows the FIVB to deliver high quality volleyball to our passionate fans around the world.


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    Therefore, starting from the 2026 edition, we gonna see the revival of the importance of the CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, includes the ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP, as the nameplate it bears is supposed to be. Each member of the confederation will dispatch its strongest lineup to compete, no more top teams send their second string to the tournament due to the lower priority given!


    The volleyball fans of all continents will do appreciate watching the best line-ups playing in the Continental Championships! 👏🏽👍🏻





    “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.”

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    NO GEO-BLOCK this one

    haha nice picture but listening to that commentator clear his throat all the time isn't gonna work :rolll:


    I was able to get a 720 from the ThaiTube using one of those online YT downloaders and vpn. Not bad