Japan wins 1st AVC Cup for Women title

Japan wins 1st AVC Cup for Women title

Photo: AVC Japan captured its first gold medal in the AVC Cup for Women, ending China’s reign with a 25-23, 25-21, 19-25, 25-16 win Monday at the Philsports Arena.  The victory avenged the Japanese loss to the Chinese in the 2018 edition held in Nakhon...
Another AVC Cup for Women bronze for Thailand

Another AVC Cup for Women bronze for Thailand

Photo: AVC Thailand secured its third consecutive AVC Cup for Women bronze medal following a 25-19, 26-24, 25-18 conquest of Southeast Asian rival Vietnam Sunday at the Philsports Arena.  Meeting for the second time at the fabled Pasig City venue since the 30th...
Iran sweeps Australia, finishes 7th

Iran sweeps Australia, finishes 7th

Photo: AVC Iran scored a 25-19, 25-18, 25-22 win over Australia to finish in seventh place in the AVC Cup for Women Monday at the Philsports Arena.  Aytak Salamatgharamaleki led the Iranians with 15 points, while Mahsa Saberi had three service aces to finish with...
Japan tops Vietnam, plays China in final

Japan tops Vietnam, plays China in final

Photo: AVC Japan dusted off a tough Vietnam challenge in the third set to carve out a 25-17, 25-22, 34-36, 25-10, and secure the last championship ticket in the AVC Cup of Women Sunday at the Philsports Arena. After the Vietnamese showed grit in winning the third...