China's women's volleyball team is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown at the Paris Olympics, starting with a clash against the U.S. on Monday. Pool A matches will also pit them against Serbia and host nation France in a grueling new format that reduces group-stage games from five to three. 'Every. Single. Rally. Matters,' captain Yuan Xinyue told reporters.
'We need peak performances from everyone—*and* flawless teamwork,' Yuan emphasized. The stakes are sky-high: Only the top teams from each pool will advance to knockouts. Talk about pressure!
Fans are buzzing about a potential rematch of historic rivalries. China famously defeated Serbia for gold at Rio 2016, while the U.S. triumphed over Brazil in Tokyo 2021. Will Paris serve up another epic chapter?
With the first serve just days away, all eyes are on whether China's 'volleyball sisterhood' can spike their way to glory. Let the games begin!
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Captain: Chinese team aware women's volleyball will be tough in Paris
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