New coach looks to lead China back to glory

China”s Wang Yuanyuan (7) and Zhang Changning (9) react after losing to Turkiye in the Paris Olympics women’s volleyball quarterfinals last August. Photo provided to CHINA DAILY

A new head coach, a new coaching team, and a new generation of players — China’s women’s volleyball team is preparing to charge toward the podium at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics with “fresh blood”, aiming to reinforce its dominance in Asia and maintain its status as a global powerhouse.

But, many challenges lie ahead for the new squad and its leadership.

On Thursday, the Chinese Volleyball Association officially announced the appointment of Zhao Yong as head coach of the national women’s team. The 49-year-old…

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