Asian Games: China sweeps Japan for women’s volleyball crown

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

READ: Follow Inquirer Sports’ special coverage of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 China swept host Japan 25-19, 25-20, 25-23 on Tuesday to capture its third straight Asian Games women’s volleyball gold medal and a record-extending 10th title in the competition. China controlled the first two sets before Japan mounted its strongest challenge in the third,

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