Get ready for an intense showdown as the Final Four teams are set for the AVC Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship! The stage is now set for an epic battle, and the stakes are higher than ever.
On November 7, 2025, in Amman, Jordan, China and Korea secured their spots in the Final Four, joining the defending champions, Japan, and Chinese Taipei. This means these four teams will also represent Asia in the upcoming 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Chile.
China, the unstoppable force, crushed Hong Kong, China, with a dominant 3-0 victory, showcasing their balanced attack led by Xu Rui Lin, who scored an impressive 13 points. Yang Miaomiao and Chen Ruin Han also contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively, solidifying China's position as a strong contender.
But here's where it gets controversial... China now sets its sights on a second consecutive finals appearance, facing Chinese Taipei in a knockout semifinal on Friday at 4 p.m. Will they continue their winning streak, or will Chinese Taipei pull off an upset?
Meanwhile, Hong Kong, China, will battle it out for 5th to 8th places, taking on the Philippines at 11 a.m.
Korea, on the other hand, finished the Final 8 round with a bang, securing two consecutive wins. Jang Suin and Park Ye Young led the way with 14 points each, followed by Lee De Yeon, Eo Minseo, and Son Seoyeon, who each added seven points.
And this is the part most people miss... Korea will now face an unbeaten Japan, the defending champions, in a highly anticipated match on Friday at 6:30 p.m. Can Korea pull off an upset and dethrone the champions?
Uzbekistan, despite finishing with a 0-3 record in the Final 8, will take on Thailand for a chance to advance to the battle for 5th place at 1:30 p.m.
In other news, Kazakhstan and Iran are inching closer to a battle for 9th place at the Princess Sumaya Hall. Margarita Vagner led Kazakhstan with 13 points, including nine kills, two blocks, and two aces, as they swept host Jordan.
Iran, in a thrilling five-set match, survived Australia, with Setayesh Nasr Esfahani sealing the deal with 17 points. Zahra Jafari Khoulenjaniv and Taraneh Jamchi also contributed 11 points each, while Melina Ghofrani's game-winning ace secured the victory.
On Friday, Kazakhstan will face Australia at 4 p.m., followed by the Iran-Jordan match at 6:30 p.m. Jorja Grocott's 20-point effort for Australia wasn't enough to secure the win.
As the tournament heats up, the question remains: Who will emerge as the ultimate champion? Will it be the defending champions, Japan, or will a new force rise to claim the title? Stay tuned and join the discussion! Don't forget to share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!
