China lost to Iran to win the Asian Games champion in the men’s volleyball final at the Hangzhou Asian Games on Thursday.
Chinese male queuing Jiang Chuan said at a post-match press conference that it was a pity not to win the championship at home and that the team needed to win the crucial goal.
![](https://www.hzyyingyu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/test-1112-679x1024.jpg)
In the final, the Chinese team started with a good momentum, maintaining high efficiency in attack and blocking. The turning point of the game occurred when the main attacker Yu Yuantai accidentally twisted his foot and was replaced, and the Chinese team continuously sent on substitutes, but failed to withstand a pass in time, and the offensive firepower could not be continued. The team lost its offensive and defensive rhythm.
The subsequent game was controlled by the Iranian team, who gradually found their form. In the fourth inning, the young man from the Chinese team still didn’t give up. At the end of the game, he saved two consecutive inning points, but unfortunately missed the gold medal in the end.
After the game, Jiang Chuan said that it is very regrettable that he was unable to win the gold medal at home. If he could win the championship, he believed it would bring greater confidence to Chinese men’s volleyball. “I have followed the national team through two Olympic cycles in Tokyo and Paris, and I feel that the team has always needed the ability to play key games. This game we are aiming for the championship, and the final result is still very regrettable.”
At the men’s volleyball final, the reporter met with Li Mu, the head coach of Beijing Automotive Men’s Volleyball, who came to the Asian Games to observe the competition. Li Mu said that after watching the semi-finals and finals of the Chinese team, one can feel that the Chinese team is still fully prepared for the Asian Games. The young men are full of energy and have played at a high level.
It’s a pity that we didn’t win this final. The final actually tests the psychology of both players, and the Chinese team may need to be more prepared in this regard, “said Li Mu.
He also affirmed the performance of Beijing player Jiang Chuan in the final. “Jiang Chuan’s mentality was adjusted very well in this game, and the overall playing was relatively relaxed, reflecting his experience. The use of offensive techniques was also very appropriate. It would be better if he could release the serve a little bit,” said Li Mu.
After finishing the men’s volleyball competition at the Asian Games, the Chinese team will tirelessly travel to Xi’an to participate in the men’s volleyball qualification tournament of the Paris Olympics held there. Jiang Chuan stated that the team will continue to give their all and strive to advance to Paris.