Latest Ranking
- FIVB World Ranking: #6
- Ranking Points: 345.50
- Last Updated: May 2026
- Continental Confederation: Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC)
Head Coach
Zhao Yong
Appointed for the 2026 new cycle. The first 17-player training batch was announced on April 2. Selection philosophy combines veterans, mid-career players, and youth. Primary goal: win the Asian Championship in Tianjin for direct LA 2028 Olympic qualification.
Key Players
- Li Yingying - Star outside hitter; edge attack scoring, serving impact, and clutch performance. Temporarily absent from the first 2026 training batch due to overseas league commitments.
- Wang Yuanyuan - Key middle blocker; playing for Galatasaray in the Turkish league, earning high praise from teammates.
- Gong Xiangyu - Opposite/outside; serve receive stability, transition protection, and rotational balance.
- Diao Linyu - Setter; tactical organization and tempo control.
Honors
- Olympic champions in 1984, 2004 and 2016
- World Cup champion tradition
- Multiple World Championship medals
- FIVB World #6 (345.50 points)
Tactical Profile
China’s best volleyball is built around tall blocking, left-side star power, and middle scoring. Under Zhao Yong’s new cycle, the roster mixes veterans with emerging talent. Zhu Ting and Li Yingying were excluded from the first 2026 batch due to overseas league seasons, giving younger players development opportunities.
Highlights
The 2016 Rio Olympic gold remains the emotional high point of the modern Chinese women’s program. The 2026 new cycle targets the Asian Championship in Tianjin for direct LA 2028 Olympic qualification.
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