Bangkok, Thailand, December 9, 2022 – As 2022 is coming to an end, Asia’s volleyball-governing body AVC has put together a list of its major indoor and beach volleyball events the AVC affiliated National Federations and their determined players had actively participated this year.
The Asian volleyball family has also experienced an absolute roller-coaster ride in 2022, thanks to remarkable teams and players pushing their limits in a bid to strive for excellence. From AVC- to FIVB competitions, 2022 produced some of the most iconic and memorable volleyball moments, which are bound to surprise and stay with fans for a really long time.
Nonetheless, though the COVID-19 pandemic made an impact in volleyball, with some host countries unable to organise volleyball and beach volleyball events and some tournaments being cancelled and postponed, AVC had worked hard in an effort to tackle problems occurred and make effectively-executed mix and match planning strategies. With support coordination from all affiliated National Federations, the governing body had smooth run of competitions and related activities this year.
Undoubtedly, 2022 had it all for both players, teams and fans – sustained volleyball drama, heartbreaks and landmark moments. Take a walk down memory lane through the concluded AVC competitions – 10 AVC Championships and some AVC beach volleyball events held in 2022.
2022 AVC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship
Semey, a city in eastern Kazakhstan hosted the 2022 edition between April 24 and 30. Only six teams took part in the annual championship. Top teams from powerhouses China and Japan did not join the fray, with Japan Volleyball Association withdrawing JT Marvelous from the competition due to the COVID-19 infection among their team members. Hosts Kazakhstan fielded two teams in this championship. The final showdown was all-Kazakhs affair, with Kuanysh stunning reigning champions Altay in hard-fought five-set thriller to capture their unprecedented title. Thailand’s Diamond Food picked up bronze following their 3-1 rout of Iran’s Barij Essence in the third-place playoff. Asian Club winners Kuanysh will represent Asia in the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship, due to be held in Antalya, Turkey from December 14 to 18.
Asian Men’s Club Volleyball Championship
Iran’s capital city Tehran hosted the topflight championship between May 14 and 20, with 8 teams including two teams apiece from hosts…
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