The Chinese men's volleyball team has announced its roster for the 2025 World Men's Volleyball League Chicago leg, ready to face tough opponents.

25/06/2025 15:03:00 SportPulse

From June 26 to 30, 2025, during the second week of the World Men's Volleyball League in Chicago, the Chinese men's team will face the United States, Brazil, Italy, and Canada. On the 25th, the Chinese team announced its roster for the Chicago leg.

Chinese men's volleyball team

2025 Men's Volleyball League will feature18 national and regional teamscompeting, with each team playing12 matchesover three weeks, hosting nine group matches, with three groups competing each week. The group draw results were announced in December 2024.

In the first week of the competition, the Chinese men's team had an inconsistent performance at home in Xi'an. They lost 0-3 to Japan in their opening match but bounced back after adjustments, defeating European powerhouses Serbia (3-0) and the Netherlands (3-1). However, in their final match against Turkey, who had not yet won a match, the Chinese team again showed a lack of composure under pressure, suffering a 0-3 defeat.

With a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, the Chinese men's team displayed some highlights as they embark on a new cycle, but there are many areas for reflection and improvement. After a week of thorough review and deep reflection, the Chinese men's volleyball team is set to embark on their journey to Chicago, ready to face the severe challenges of the second phase of the competition.

Chinese men's volleyball players celebrating victory

2025 World Men's Volleyball League Chicago leg: Chinese men's team roster

Outside hitters: Yu Yuantai, Ji Daoshuai, Zhai Dejun, Wang Bin
Middle blockers: Li Yongzhen, Zhang Zhejia, Rao Shuhan, Miao Ruantong
Setters: Wang Hebin, Yu Yaochen
Opposites: Wen Zihua, Jiang Chuan
Liberos: Qu Zongshuai, Li Tianle
Substitutes: Peng Shikun, Zhang Jingyin

2025 World Men's Volleyball League Chicago leg: Chinese men's team faces tough challenges.

For a long time, there has been a noticeable gap between the Chinese men's volleyball team and the world's top teams. To enhance the team's strength and return to the world stage, the volleyball center has implemented a series of measures in recent years: hiring foreign coaches for the national and youth teams and improving the quality of the league through reforms. As a result, the Chinese men's team lived up to expectations, winning the Challenge Cup at home and earning qualification for the World Men's Volleyball League once again.

In the first leg of the competition, the Chinese men's team finished with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, accumulating 6 points. Victories against European powerhouses Serbia and the Netherlands boosted the team's confidence, and they made progress in areas like serve reception, blocking, and combination play. However, there remains a significant gap in strength compared to the world's top teams. Over the four matches, the Chinese team also revealed issues such as inconsistent performance and unstable player mentality, which can affect tactical execution. Recently, the Chinese men's volleyball team has been adjusting and training to address these issues, aiming to evaluate their training results in the U.S. leg of the competition.

In the U.S. leg, the Chinese team will face the world-ranked sixth U.S. men's volleyball team in their first match, which has a mature offensive system and strong skills in serve reception and other areas. However, this season, the U.S. team is primarily focusing on developing new players, giving the Chinese men's team a chance to compete. Italy and Brazil, ranked fifth and seventh in the world, respectively, possess strong front-row capabilities and excellent offensive variability, presenting a significant test for the Chinese men's team's ability to handle pressure.

Looking at the schedule, the Chinese men's volleyball team will consecutively face the strong teams of the U.S., Brazil, and Italy, with a tight and intense schedule. Beyond physical stamina, the Chinese men's team also needs to maintain their psychological resilience and mindset under pressure.