Preface:
When the sun shines on the city of Hangzhou, a decisive battle for glory and dreams is also played out here.
The Asian Games men's volleyball final carries the grand confrontation between the two strong teams, as well as the eyes and expectations of tens of millions of fans.
The Chinese men's volleyball team will test itself in this competition, and the victory and defeat will eventually be engraved in the memories of the players and supporters.
When the final ball landed, we not only witnessed a wonderful technical conversation, but also remembered the unwavering sportsmanship of the athletes.
This is a feast for the Asian men's volleyball team and a stirring battle of dreams.
One
On September 26, 2023, the men's volleyball gold medal competition of the 19th Asian Games kicked off at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium.
The two sides of this matchup are China and Iran, two strong teams in Asian volleyball.
Despite the courageous struggle of the Chinese team, they finally lost to the Iranian team 1:3 and won the silver medal.
This is not only the return of the Chinese men's volleyball team to the Asian Games podium after 17 years, but also marks that it has been 25 years since they won their last Asian Games gold medal.
Before the game, the Chinese men's volleyball team was full of expectations.
Since winning the championship in the era of Yuan Weimin in 1998, the Chinese men's volleyball team has not won the gold medal at the Asian Games.
Now that the Asian Games are being held in China, the Chinese team can take advantage of the home stadium, and they are eager to rewrite the past history and achieve new breakthroughs.
"This Asian Games is on our doorstep, we must play our best and win glory for the country."
Zhang Jingyin, one of the team members, said. The youngster is a rising star of the team and is eager to make a difference in his first Asian Games appearance.
Zhang Jingyin is a new generation of players from the 90s, and he aspires to become an excellent volleyball player since he was a child.
After years of training and training by the national team, Zhang Jingyin's strength has become stronger day by day, and his technical ability such as attack, blocking and serving has been repeatedly demonstrated in domestic and foreign competitions.
This Asian Games is his first appearance in the international comprehensive competition for the national team, and the pressure and sense of mission exist at the same time.
At the Asian Games, there is a chance to defeat Asia's strong opponents and achieve self-breakthrough, which pushes Zhang Jingyin to carry out high-intensity preparation.
Together with his teammates, he gave his all to achieve the team's goal of winning gold in the Asian Games.
Team captain Jiang Chuan also said that winning the championship is the long-cherished wish of the whole team, and they will work hard towards this goal.
Jiang Chuan is the leader of the team, and he has been determined to strengthen the Chinese men's volleyball team and restore its glory since he was a child.
Over the years, Jiang Chuan has witnessed the ups and downs of the Chinese men's volleyball team, and he understands better than anyone what a championship means to the team.
Through setbacks and failures, Jiang Chuan has come to understand what it takes to hold gold.
As captain, he always reminded his teammates: "We have waited too long, now the opportunity is now.
Everyone must seize the opportunity to win glory for the country. Jiang Chuan's words encouraged the team members to increase their confidence and fight side by side.
In the group stage, the Chinese team performed well, and the Philippines and Sri Lanka advanced with three wins.
In the top 12 crossovers, they defeated their rivals Indonesia 3-1.
This allowed Chinese fans to see the dawn of the championship, and the morale of the players was high.
The group stage has seen a surge of confidence for the Chinese team.
In their first game against the Philippines, they performed well and steadily, winning the first game in straight sets.
The cooperation between the players is seamless, and everyone is full of confidence.
In the second game against Sri Lanka, China encountered stronger resistance, winning the first game 25:23.
But they were not disturbed by the situation and quickly won the second and third games by relying on the overall strength of the team.
These two victories further strengthened the Chinese team's determination and belief in winning the championship.
After that, the confrontation with Indonesia was also extremely fierce.
The Indonesian team has won the runner-up of the Asian Games and has strong strength.
The two sides fought back and forth, and in the end, the Chinese team won 3:1 with determination and hard work.
The victory was significant to the Chinese team as it proved their ability to compete with the Asian powerhouses and cleared the way for the championship.
As a result, Chinese fans and players saw hope, and morale was at an all-time high.
Two
In the semifinals, China faced Japan, and the two sides faced each other fiercely.
The Japanese team is strong and has twice dominated the men's volleyball event of the Asian Games. However, with its strong attack and blocking, as well as the tacit cooperation of the players, the Chinese team finally defeated the Japanese team in three straight sets and reached the final.
Japan has always been a fierce rival for China in Asia, and the two sides are evenly matched every time they meet.
This time, the Chinese team analyzed the tactics of the Japanese team and found a magic weapon to win.
They seized on the problems of the Japanese team's passing combination, quickly organized the attack, and achieved efficient points.
The Chinese team's powerful serve also suppressed the Japanese team's ability to receive the serve.
In the three games, the Chinese team maintained a strong momentum and finally won 25:19, 25:17 and 25:21.
The victory broke down the barriers of Japan in Asia and paved the way for China to win the championship.
"We've been waiting for 25 years and we must pocket the gold medal this year."
The narrator lamented in between the matches. Indeed, for the entire Chinese volleyball scene, this Asian Games championship is of great significance.
It can not only wash away the regrets of the past, but also represent the ardent expectation of the Chinese men's volleyball team to return to the top of Asia.
Since winning the championship in 1998, the Chinese men's volleyball team has been missing out on gold medals at the Asian Games.
Now it is finally time to raise your eyebrows and regain the lost ground, this championship is of great significance to the Chinese men's volleyball team.
It will represent a glorious return and prove that the Chinese men's volleyball team is still standing at the top of the Asian volleyball arena.
Therefore, the championship is not only an honor for the Chinese team, but also a symbol of confidence and inspiration.
Three
Compared to the Chinese team, the situation of the Iranian team is not the same.
They are two-time reigning champions with strong strength and a top 10 ranking in the world.
The Iranian team sent the main squad to fight for a third consecutive championship, and has a strength that cannot be underestimated.
The Iranian team has the top men's volleyball strength in Asia and has won the Asian Championship many times.
Their main attackers, Noor and setter Sayad, have extensive international play experience and are the mainstay of the team.
In addition, Iran has a strong competitive sports environment, and the people love volleyball.
The Iranian men's volleyball team has received strong support from the government and the people, and the funding and training conditions are superior, which is also the reason why they are strong.
For Iran, a third victory will highlight their dominance in Asian volleyball, which unleashes strong momentum.
The Chinese team is facing an Iranian volleyball powerhouse that is gaining momentum and full of preparation.
But the Chinese team is not afraid of strong opponents, they have firm confidence and determination.
In the final, the Chinese team was full of energy from the beginning, winning the first set 25:19.
"We can definitely win!" The narrator shouted so excitedly, and the players became more convinced of the possibility of winning.
The establishment of the first game gave the Chinese team enough confidence that only one step away could realize their long-cherished wish for 25 years.
Captain Jiang Chuan clenched his fists and shouted: "Guys, the gold medal is ahead, let's work together!" Everyone was energetic because they were one step closer to their goal.
However, in the next three innings, the Chinese team fell into a bitter battle.
The Iranian team adjusted its lineup and played steadily. They won three consecutive sets at 14:25, 22:25 and 24:26 to win 3:1 on aggregate.
The Iranian team made a comeback with a strong overall strength.
Although the Chinese team resisted vigorously, the Iranian team had abundant offensive means and was stable.
And their setter and main attacker led the rest of the team to play at a steady level.
The Chinese team also had moments of good play, but overall it was slightly tense and inconsistent.
In the three games, the Iranian team firmly controlled the initiative, they had a lower loss rate and higher offensive efficiency.
The defeat had a significant impact on the Chinese team as it marked another loss of gold medals in the Asian Games.
The Chinese team looked disappointed and sad after the game.
It's been 25 years since their last title, and they thought they could finally be humiliated.
Captain Jiang Chuan was interviewed by reporters with red eyes, saying that the team members had done their best, but unfortunately they could not achieve their wishes.
The commentary also cried when the match point sounded, and the 25-year wait did not lead to a gold medal.
The Chinese fans at the scene were also disappointed, and many left the stadium with red eyes.
Because this loss directly shattered the preparation and expectations of the Chinese men's volleyball team for 25 years, they could not accept losing medals at such a close distance.
This is a heart-wrenching failure, and it will become a major regret in the memory of the Chinese men's volleyball team.
"We will continue to work hard and believe that the day ahead belongs to us." Jiang Chuan said.
Indeed, despite the failure of this victory, the strength of the Chinese team was demonstrated.
Three rounds against the strong team Iran, and the first game to take the lead, all proved that they have the ability to compete with the world's top teams.
This experience will also prompt the Chinese men's volleyball team to work harder in the future preparation in order to achieve better results.
The days ahead belong to those who work tirelessly and drive forward.
The Chinese team will learn its lessons, regroup and continue to forge ahead.
They are confident that time will reward the stickers.
On the whole, this Asian Games marks that the strength of the Chinese men's volleyball team is recovering.
After 17 years, they returned to the Asian Games podium again and won the silver medal.
Although it passed by the gold medal, this is already a new beginning. In the future, with the support of the whole country, the Chinese men's volleyball team will definitely be able to create glory again.
In this Asian Games, the Chinese men's volleyball team showed significant progress.
Despite missing the championship, they proved to the world that the Chinese men's volleyball team is on the road to recovery.
Compared with the previous Asian Games, the results have improved significantly, and standing on the podium again is a reflection of the team's strength.
The Chinese men's volleyball team will also improve its world ranking.
This is a valuable encouragement and gives the Chinese men's volleyball team the confidence to continue to move forward. In the future, they will reach new heights on this new starting point.
For an athlete, the loss of the race is not the end line, but a new starting line.
Similarly, the Chinese men's volleyball team will continue to strive for the lead, with excellent results and tenacious fighting spirit, to compose a new preparation journey.
Let's keep them on and look forward to the moment when they return to the top of Asia!
Epilogue:
Although the gold medal has not yet been won, the indomitable Chinese men's volleyball team has lit up our sight.
They embraced the podium after 17 years and began a new journey. This will not be the end, just a new starting line.
Let's keep cheering them on, because victory will come to those who relentlessly strive for excellence.
In the future, we will still witness the Chinese men's volleyball team moving forward alone until the moment they climb to the top of Asia again!