AVC Men's Volleyball Continental Championship: China vs. New Zealand

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)