2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship: China vs. Japan

Chen Xiaohui (1st R) of China spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Fan Boning (R) of China spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Yin Xiaolan (L) and Si Jingyu of China try to block the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Takizawa Rino (top) of Japan spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Abe Akane (R) of Japan spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Si Jingyu (top) of China spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Si Jingyu (C) of China spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Players of Japan celebrate scoring during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Omori Sae (R) of Japan spikes the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Kumagai Niina (2nd R) and Iiyama Emili (1st R) of Japan try to block the ball during the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Runner-up team China pose for photograph during the awarding ceremony after the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Winner team Japan pose for photograph during the awarding ceremony after the final between China and Japan at the 2026 Asian Eastern Zonal Women's Volleyball Championship in Hong Kong, south China, Aug. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)