My Soulmate is A Libero
The Chinese team’s difficulty in the Asian qualification tournament was not very high, similar to Qin Chunxiao’s immune system dealing with a Level 4 virus. It was challenging, but unless Qin Chunxiao refrained from eating, drinking, and sleeping for three days, with his physique, reaching victory was no problem.
Similarly, for the Chinese team, winning unless they collectively starved for three days was a piece of cake.
However, when they were getting vaccinated for the trip abroad, the young man experienced his first-ever allergic reaction.
The vaccine was peculiar, it didn’t cause any issues for others. It was said to have minor side effects, with the most significant reaction being some drowsiness and an increased appetite for those who had poor appetites before the shot. Some even reported eating three big bowls of food after the injection.
But in Qin Chunxiao’s case, a small red bump appeared at the injection site, itching slightly.
The healthcare personnel giving him the shot were intrigued and took pictures, saying, “This is the first time we’ve seen someone have an allergic reaction to this vaccine. It’s strange; I’ll report it to the doctor.”
The doctor quickly arrived, and to everyone’s surprise, it was Qin Chunxiao’s old acquaintance, Dr. Wang. He cleared his throat upon seeing Qin Chunxiao. “Oh, this vaccine has been processed, so having a slight reaction is normal. Since you’ve been observed for two hours without any other reactions, you should be fine when you go back. Just remember not to scratch it.”
Injecting something back into the body that originally belonged there could cause a temporary reaction. Dr. Wang secretly wiped his sweat but couldn’t help but admire this guy’s resilience. The red bump disappeared in less than half an hour.
In general, as long as there was no reproductive isolation, it wasn’t considered two different species. It was similar to how wolves and dogs were technically the same species, but most people wouldn’t consider them the same breed since their appearances differed significantly.
Qin Chunxiao still looked like a human, but his immune system’s combat power was on a whole different level than the human average. His immune cells mercilessly attacked viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells with precision and brutality, making it look easy, just like dealing with enemies. He never harmed his own cells. Dr. Wang had reviewed Qin Chunxiao’s medical history. This kid not only had never caught a cold but had also never experienced allergies.
The new vaccine developed by Professor Su and Dr. Wang wasn’t specifically targeting a particular virus. It had significantly improved the body’s immune system’s precision and combat capabilities. Just this upgrade had already made this vaccine extremely effective against the recent pneumonia virus outbreak abroad, with further developments in progress.
Originally, Dr. Wang should have informed Qin Chunxiao of this information, but due to confidentiality requirements, he had to stay silent, which was also for Qin Chunxiao’s protection.
At this moment, Dr. Wang overheard Newton and the players say, “By the way, Professor Su came up with the name for this vaccine. It’s called the Dun vaccine. It’s said that Professor Su’s four-year-old daughter said her mom’s vaccine could blast viruses with the force of a million tons of thunder, so they named it that.”
When they mentioned the pronunciation of “Dun,” everyone looked at Qin Chunxiao.
Qin Chunxiao said, “Isn’t it ‘the force of a million tons of thunder’?”
Newton replied, “Oh, well, it’s normal for a 4-year-old child to get things a bit mixed up.”
Dr. Wang: …Because Professor Su had also played volleyball before, just like many volleyball enthusiasts in China, she privately called Qin Chunxiao “Dun Dun.” This nickname would probably stick with Qin Chunxiao for the rest of his life.
There was no other choice. Calling him the “Qin vaccine” or “Xiaozai vaccine” would make it too obvious where this vaccine came from. They needed a term connected to Qin Chunxiao but not easily recalled by others, and it took quite some effort.
Watching the healthy Dun and his teammates leave, Dr. Wang showed a loving smile. “Hey, being healthy is better than anything else. Let’s give it our all in the upcoming matches.”
Apart from the unexpected vaccination incident, the Chinese team’s journey to the games went exceptionally smoothly. The location of the men’s volleyball Olympic qualification tournament for the Asia-Pacific region was in Jiangmen, China.
Qin Chunxiao had missed the VNL Jiangmen event before because of the college entrance exams, but he was here now.
On the way, Newton said, “You guys burned a lot of money from the sports department this year, especially the wind tunnel, which wasn’t a small sum. Compared to that, the vaccination is nothing. Now you guys need to step up and secure those spots. Otherwise, it won’t be easy to get funding for the next cycle from higher up.”
The male players nodded in agreement, but in reality, they didn’t have a clear concept of burning through funds. After all, they wouldn’t even dare to upgrade to business class on their flights right now. Subconsciously, they still considered themselves on a standard treatment.
At this moment, Tong Shulan stood up. “Comrades, you need to understand one thing. The probability of us, the old teammates, accompanying you into the next cycle is quite low. Missing out on this Olympics means there won’t be another chance.”
The atmosphere within the entire team finally became serious. Except for Qin Chunxiao, who everyone believed could make it through the next cycle despite knowing about the team’s several injured players, the rest felt a wave of sorrow.
Sigh, one of the most critical factors they didn’t make it to the podium at the World Cup was injuries. Lao Tong was right; they had to give it their all this time.
Chang Xiaolei watched the group of burly men getting fired up on the plane and asked Newton with an expressionless face, “It’s just the Asian qualification tournament. They won’t mess up, will they?”
Newton replied, “What if they have a brain cramp? Let’s keep our spirits up. Just don’t underestimate the opponents.”
The team didn’t consist only of burly and sharp individuals. What if Ding Rong and Mao Xunfeng suddenly lost their composure during a match, or if Qin Chunxiao’s ball reception wasn’t on point? Newton would be in tears.
Qin Chunxiao was quite unhappy with Newton’s doubt and was determined to prove himself through action.
Eight teams participated in the qualification tournament, and note that it was eight teams, not eight countries. This was because different regions within a country could send teams to the competition, as long as they had witnessed the opening ceremony of the Olympics – Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao were eligible to send teams.
In any case, this was reasonable, and there was no need to be surprised if a provincial team participated in a match.
Among these eight teams, in addition to the Chinese team and the provincial team, there were teams from Iran, South Korea, India, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Australia.
The eight teams drew lots and were divided into two groups, A and B, for a round-robin competition, with the top two advancing.
In Group A with the Chinese team were the provincial team, Iran, and Kazakhstan. Newton looked at this draw and thought like a subway veteran checking his phone.
Wait a minute, they were playing at home, right? How did Iran and Kazakhstan end up in the same group as them in the group stage? Did they rig it in a black box?
But the Chinese team, with its soaring morale, didn’t care about these details. Qiao Mingming stepped forward and said, “No matter who’s in our group stage, let’s just win all the way!”
“That’s right! Beat them!”
The young men charged onto the court, looking like a pack of wolves hunting together, which was particularly unsettling. The first opponent they faced, Kazakhstan, was also baffled. Why wasn’t the Chinese team doing their usual dramatic entrance today? Did they give up?
Then, they were beaten by the Chinese team 3-0, with scores of 25-19, 25-22, and 25-20.
As a traditional powerhouse in the Asian region, Kazakhstan knew the Chinese team was strong, but they didn’t expect these players to be so vigorous.
The coach of the Kazakh team said, “They’ve upgraded again after the World Cup.”
The terrifying aspect of this team lay here: they were young, always eager to learn, and absorbed nutrients from every high-intensity competition to grow. After the World Cup, they had also recharged, and in the Asian region, they showed signs of sweeping the competition.
Iran was their opponent the next day, and this time, the game became a bit more challenging. This was essentially the Asian qualification tournament’s final, as there were no other teams in Asia as strong as these two.
On the day of the match, the stadium in Jiangmen was packed, and everyone who could come was there. Qin Chunxiao was dizzy when he realized that none of these people were wearing masks, and his Dongzai was in the front row, holding up a banner that said, “Go China!”
Qin Chunxiao walked over and shouted, “You should wear a mask!”
Liu Xuandong couldn’t hear clearly. “What mask?”
“A mask!”
Qin Chunxiao simply threw a mask over, and Liu Xuandong caught it, waving it around. “I got vaccinated! I’m not afraid!”
Afraid? Dongzai, who was seen by Qin Chunxiao as delicate and fragile, not taking proper precautions? Qin Chunxiao wouldn’t feel comfortable even if he beat the Iranian team today.
In the end, Liu Xuandong still put on the mask. Qin Chunxiao returned to the court and said to Chang Xiaolei, “Having a boyfriend with poor health makes me uneasy.”
Chang Xiaolei responded, “A boyfriend who has poor health but a body fat percentage of eleven, goes to the gym every day, maintains a healthy diet and lifestyle, and is almost two meters tall, right? Got it. I heard you, go warm up.”
Xiaozai, oh Xiaozai, if you only knew that in the whole world, except for you, no one would think that Dongzi is not healthy! There are not only Dongzi’s fans online, but also fans of his physique!
Qin Chunxiao returned to the net and tossed the ball. Without looking back, he single-handedly lifted it and jumped up, spiking the ball.
The ball landed on the three-meter line, making a heavy sound. The coach of the Iranian team didn’t even lift his eyelids and said to the captain, Ah Sang, “Misha Qin might play as a libero today.”
Ah Sang replied, “He probably thinks the Asian region’s level is lower than the World Cup and doesn’t require full defense. It’s okay; we’ll teach him a lesson.”
The Olympics is the dream stage for athletes all over the world. Who wouldn’t want to go there at least once?
Ah Sang adjusted his protective gear, while on the Chinese team’s side, Qin Chunxiao wore wristbands and a headband, tightening his black knee pads. The overhead lights in the arena cast their glow onto the young and firm skin of the players. Despite it being winter, sweat and the scent of antiperspirant lingered around their flaring nostrils.
The yellow and blue volleyball was being slapped back and forth, soaring into the air.
Bang!
The commentator, Wu Di, excitedly exclaimed, “You Ziyu of the Chinese team scores with a serve!”
You Ziyu returned to the serving area, and Qin Chunxiao stood in position six, gripping his thighs tightly, focused on the opponent.
As the volleyball crossed the net again, Qin Chunxiao’s eyes followed the ball. This time, he anticipated that the opponent would successfully receive the ball, and given Ah Sang’s habit, he would set it for the newcomer in position four.
The Iranian team’s newcomer attacked!
Qin Chunxiao, who had been gathering strength for several seconds, sprung into action. In almost an instant, he effortlessly received the ball.
Er Leng cheered, “I’m joining too!”
This highly offensive setter directly executed a quick attack, jumping from the same spot and spiking the ball over the net.
“The Chinese team scores consecutively, 2-0.”
As the game progressed, the players smoothly transitioned between offense and defense, their movements filled with energy. To spectators, this match was not only intense but also visually satisfying. Both the rhythm and the players’ conditions were excellent.
Some old fans were astonished, “Their tactics are well-balanced with offense and a thoughtful defense. The players’ execution is outstanding.”
Compared to a few years ago, when they relied on perseverance and passion to win match after match, the current Chinese team had matured. Furthermore, players like You Ziyu, Gao Depi, and Luo He had turned their serves into reliable weapons, while players like Min Yaoyang and Liu Yuelou, known for their attacking roles, showed excellent all-around skills when receiving the ball.
In the eyes of the spectators, this game was not only filled with passion but also visually satisfying. Both the rhythm and the players’ conditions were excellent.
Some old fans were surprised. “Their tactics are well-balanced with offense and a thoughtful defense. The players’ execution is outstanding.”
Compared to the past, where they had to rely on sheer determination and passion to win matches, the current Chinese team had matured. Moreover, players like You Ziyu, Gao Depi, and Luo He had turned their serves into reliable weapons. Players like Min Yaoyang and Liu Yuelou, known for their attacking roles, also demonstrated excellent all-around skills in ball reception.
The Iranian team knew that the Chinese team was tough, but they didn’t expect the match to end within 90 minutes. The Chinese team didn’t drag it out, they decisively secured the victory.
At the moment the game ended, the coach of the Iranian team sighed, “This team has entered the championship window.”
All the players were in good form, with few injuries, strong skills, and seamless coordination from the coach to the athletes.
In 2022, they had reached the best condition to compete for the championship at the Olympics! Only such a team could challenge the top teams like Brazil, Russia, Poland, and the United States, who had dominated in men’s volleyball since it was included in the Olympics.
The Iranian coach couldn’t remember the last time an Asian men’s volleyball team won the Olympics, but since men’s volleyball became an Olympic event, it had always been dominated by European and American teams. Although the Chinese men’s volleyball team had shown remarkable strength after introducing the quick attack in the last century, they had not been able to win the championship.
Now, it was still the Chinese men’s volleyball team that had advanced to the championship window in the new fast-paced and powerful arena.
Although they lost the game, Ah Sang wiped his sweat and said, “Although it’s regrettable that we’re going to lose in the qualification tournament, I’m actually looking forward to how far this group of people can go at the Olympics.”
Can they make it to the top eight? Will they get unlucky and fall in a tough group? Can they reach the top four? The podium? The championship?
As Asian teams fell one by one to the Chinese team, the tickets to the Olympics fell into the hands of its devout believers.
My Soulmate is A Libero
The Chinese team’s difficulty in the Asian qualification tournament was not very high, similar to Qin Chunxiao’s immune system dealing with a Level 4 virus. It was challenging, but unless Qin Chunxiao refrained from eating, drinking, and sleeping for three days, with his physique, reaching victory was no problem.
Similarly, for the Chinese team, winning unless they collectively starved for three days was a piece of cake.
However, when they were getting vaccinated for the trip abroad, the young man experienced his first-ever allergic reaction.
The vaccine was peculiar, it didn’t cause any issues for others. It was said to have minor side effects, with the most significant reaction being some drowsiness and an increased appetite for those who had poor appetites before the shot. Some even reported eating three big bowls of food after the injection.
But in Qin Chunxiao’s case, a small red bump appeared at the injection site, itching slightly.
The healthcare personnel giving him the shot were intrigued and took pictures, saying, “This is the first time we’ve seen someone have an allergic reaction to this vaccine. It’s strange; I’ll report it to the doctor.”
The doctor quickly arrived, and to everyone’s surprise, it was Qin Chunxiao’s old acquaintance, Dr. Wang. He cleared his throat upon seeing Qin Chunxiao. “Oh, this vaccine has been processed, so having a slight reaction is normal. Since you’ve been observed for two hours without any other reactions, you should be fine when you go back. Just remember not to scratch it.”
Injecting something back into the body that originally belonged there could cause a temporary reaction. Dr. Wang secretly wiped his sweat but couldn’t help but admire this guy’s resilience. The red bump disappeared in less than half an hour.
In general, as long as there was no reproductive isolation, it wasn’t considered two different species. It was similar to how wolves and dogs were technically the same species, but most people wouldn’t consider them the same breed since their appearances differed significantly.
Qin Chunxiao still looked like a human, but his immune system’s combat power was on a whole different level than the human average. His immune cells mercilessly attacked viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells with precision and brutality, making it look easy, just like dealing with enemies. He never harmed his own cells. Dr. Wang had reviewed Qin Chunxiao’s medical history. This kid not only had never caught a cold but had also never experienced allergies.
The new vaccine developed by Professor Su and Dr. Wang wasn’t specifically targeting a particular virus. It had significantly improved the body’s immune system’s precision and combat capabilities. Just this upgrade had already made this vaccine extremely effective against the recent pneumonia virus outbreak abroad, with further developments in progress.
Originally, Dr. Wang should have informed Qin Chunxiao of this information, but due to confidentiality requirements, he had to stay silent, which was also for Qin Chunxiao’s protection.
At this moment, Dr. Wang overheard Newton and the players say, “By the way, Professor Su came up with the name for this vaccine. It’s called the Dun vaccine. It’s said that Professor Su’s four-year-old daughter said her mom’s vaccine could blast viruses with the force of a million tons of thunder, so they named it that.”
When they mentioned the pronunciation of “Dun,” everyone looked at Qin Chunxiao.
Qin Chunxiao said, “Isn’t it ‘the force of a million tons of thunder’?”
Newton replied, “Oh, well, it’s normal for a 4-year-old child to get things a bit mixed up.”
Dr. Wang: …Because Professor Su had also played volleyball before, just like many volleyball enthusiasts in China, she privately called Qin Chunxiao “Dun Dun.” This nickname would probably stick with Qin Chunxiao for the rest of his life.
There was no other choice. Calling him the “Qin vaccine” or “Xiaozai vaccine” would make it too obvious where this vaccine came from. They needed a term connected to Qin Chunxiao but not easily recalled by others, and it took quite some effort.
Watching the healthy Dun and his teammates leave, Dr. Wang showed a loving smile. “Hey, being healthy is better than anything else. Let’s give it our all in the upcoming matches.”
Apart from the unexpected vaccination incident, the Chinese team’s journey to the games went exceptionally smoothly. The location of the men’s volleyball Olympic qualification tournament for the Asia-Pacific region was in Jiangmen, China.
Qin Chunxiao had missed the VNL Jiangmen event before because of the college entrance exams, but he was here now.
On the way, Newton said, “You guys burned a lot of money from the sports department this year, especially the wind tunnel, which wasn’t a small sum. Compared to that, the vaccination is nothing. Now you guys need to step up and secure those spots. Otherwise, it won’t be easy to get funding for the next cycle from higher up.”
The male players nodded in agreement, but in reality, they didn’t have a clear concept of burning through funds. After all, they wouldn’t even dare to upgrade to business class on their flights right now. Subconsciously, they still considered themselves on a standard treatment.
At this moment, Tong Shulan stood up. “Comrades, you need to understand one thing. The probability of us, the old teammates, accompanying you into the next cycle is quite low. Missing out on this Olympics means there won’t be another chance.”
The atmosphere within the entire team finally became serious. Except for Qin Chunxiao, who everyone believed could make it through the next cycle despite knowing about the team’s several injured players, the rest felt a wave of sorrow.
Sigh, one of the most critical factors they didn’t make it to the podium at the World Cup was injuries. Lao Tong was right; they had to give it their all this time.
Chang Xiaolei watched the group of burly men getting fired up on the plane and asked Newton with an expressionless face, “It’s just the Asian qualification tournament. They won’t mess up, will they?”
Newton replied, “What if they have a brain cramp? Let’s keep our spirits up. Just don’t underestimate the opponents.”
The team didn’t consist only of burly and sharp individuals. What if Ding Rong and Mao Xunfeng suddenly lost their composure during a match, or if Qin Chunxiao’s ball reception wasn’t on point? Newton would be in tears.
Qin Chunxiao was quite unhappy with Newton’s doubt and was determined to prove himself through action.
Eight teams participated in the qualification tournament, and note that it was eight teams, not eight countries. This was because different regions within a country could send teams to the competition, as long as they had witnessed the opening ceremony of the Olympics – Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao were eligible to send teams.
In any case, this was reasonable, and there was no need to be surprised if a provincial team participated in a match.
Among these eight teams, in addition to the Chinese team and the provincial team, there were teams from Iran, South Korea, India, Kazakhstan, Qatar, and Australia.
The eight teams drew lots and were divided into two groups, A and B, for a round-robin competition, with the top two advancing.
In Group A with the Chinese team were the provincial team, Iran, and Kazakhstan. Newton looked at this draw and thought like a subway veteran checking his phone.
Wait a minute, they were playing at home, right? How did Iran and Kazakhstan end up in the same group as them in the group stage? Did they rig it in a black box?
But the Chinese team, with its soaring morale, didn’t care about these details. Qiao Mingming stepped forward and said, “No matter who’s in our group stage, let’s just win all the way!”
“That’s right! Beat them!”
The young men charged onto the court, looking like a pack of wolves hunting together, which was particularly unsettling. The first opponent they faced, Kazakhstan, was also baffled. Why wasn’t the Chinese team doing their usual dramatic entrance today? Did they give up?
Then, they were beaten by the Chinese team 3-0, with scores of 25-19, 25-22, and 25-20.
As a traditional powerhouse in the Asian region, Kazakhstan knew the Chinese team was strong, but they didn’t expect these players to be so vigorous.
The coach of the Kazakh team said, “They’ve upgraded again after the World Cup.”
The terrifying aspect of this team lay here: they were young, always eager to learn, and absorbed nutrients from every high-intensity competition to grow. After the World Cup, they had also recharged, and in the Asian region, they showed signs of sweeping the competition.
Iran was their opponent the next day, and this time, the game became a bit more challenging. This was essentially the Asian qualification tournament’s final, as there were no other teams in Asia as strong as these two.
On the day of the match, the stadium in Jiangmen was packed, and everyone who could come was there. Qin Chunxiao was dizzy when he realized that none of these people were wearing masks, and his Dongzai was in the front row, holding up a banner that said, “Go China!”
Qin Chunxiao walked over and shouted, “You should wear a mask!”
Liu Xuandong couldn’t hear clearly. “What mask?”
“A mask!”
Qin Chunxiao simply threw a mask over, and Liu Xuandong caught it, waving it around. “I got vaccinated! I’m not afraid!”
Afraid? Dongzai, who was seen by Qin Chunxiao as delicate and fragile, not taking proper precautions? Qin Chunxiao wouldn’t feel comfortable even if he beat the Iranian team today.
In the end, Liu Xuandong still put on the mask. Qin Chunxiao returned to the court and said to Chang Xiaolei, “Having a boyfriend with poor health makes me uneasy.”
Chang Xiaolei responded, “A boyfriend who has poor health but a body fat percentage of eleven, goes to the gym every day, maintains a healthy diet and lifestyle, and is almost two meters tall, right? Got it. I heard you, go warm up.”
Xiaozai, oh Xiaozai, if you only knew that in the whole world, except for you, no one would think that Dongzi is not healthy! There are not only Dongzi’s fans online, but also fans of his physique!
Qin Chunxiao returned to the net and tossed the ball. Without looking back, he single-handedly lifted it and jumped up, spiking the ball.
The ball landed on the three-meter line, making a heavy sound. The coach of the Iranian team didn’t even lift his eyelids and said to the captain, Ah Sang, “Misha Qin might play as a libero today.”
Ah Sang replied, “He probably thinks the Asian region’s level is lower than the World Cup and doesn’t require full defense. It’s okay; we’ll teach him a lesson.”
The Olympics is the dream stage for athletes all over the world. Who wouldn’t want to go there at least once?
Ah Sang adjusted his protective gear, while on the Chinese team’s side, Qin Chunxiao wore wristbands and a headband, tightening his black knee pads. The overhead lights in the arena cast their glow onto the young and firm skin of the players. Despite it being winter, sweat and the scent of antiperspirant lingered around their flaring nostrils.
The yellow and blue volleyball was being slapped back and forth, soaring into the air.
Bang!
The commentator, Wu Di, excitedly exclaimed, “You Ziyu of the Chinese team scores with a serve!”
You Ziyu returned to the serving area, and Qin Chunxiao stood in position six, gripping his thighs tightly, focused on the opponent.
As the volleyball crossed the net again, Qin Chunxiao’s eyes followed the ball. This time, he anticipated that the opponent would successfully receive the ball, and given Ah Sang’s habit, he would set it for the newcomer in position four.
The Iranian team’s newcomer attacked!
Qin Chunxiao, who had been gathering strength for several seconds, sprung into action. In almost an instant, he effortlessly received the ball.
Er Leng cheered, “I’m joining too!”
This highly offensive setter directly executed a quick attack, jumping from the same spot and spiking the ball over the net.
“The Chinese team scores consecutively, 2-0.”
As the game progressed, the players smoothly transitioned between offense and defense, their movements filled with energy. To spectators, this match was not only intense but also visually satisfying. Both the rhythm and the players’ conditions were excellent.
Some old fans were astonished, “Their tactics are well-balanced with offense and a thoughtful defense. The players’ execution is outstanding.”
Compared to a few years ago, when they relied on perseverance and passion to win match after match, the current Chinese team had matured. Furthermore, players like You Ziyu, Gao Depi, and Luo He had turned their serves into reliable weapons, while players like Min Yaoyang and Liu Yuelou, known for their attacking roles, showed excellent all-around skills when receiving the ball.
In the eyes of the spectators, this game was not only filled with passion but also visually satisfying. Both the rhythm and the players’ conditions were excellent.
Some old fans were surprised. “Their tactics are well-balanced with offense and a thoughtful defense. The players’ execution is outstanding.”
Compared to the past, where they had to rely on sheer determination and passion to win matches, the current Chinese team had matured. Moreover, players like You Ziyu, Gao Depi, and Luo He had turned their serves into reliable weapons. Players like Min Yaoyang and Liu Yuelou, known for their attacking roles, also demonstrated excellent all-around skills in ball reception.
The Iranian team knew that the Chinese team was tough, but they didn’t expect the match to end within 90 minutes. The Chinese team didn’t drag it out, they decisively secured the victory.
At the moment the game ended, the coach of the Iranian team sighed, “This team has entered the championship window.”
All the players were in good form, with few injuries, strong skills, and seamless coordination from the coach to the athletes.
In 2022, they had reached the best condition to compete for the championship at the Olympics! Only such a team could challenge the top teams like Brazil, Russia, Poland, and the United States, who had dominated in men’s volleyball since it was included in the Olympics.
The Iranian coach couldn’t remember the last time an Asian men’s volleyball team won the Olympics, but since men’s volleyball became an Olympic event, it had always been dominated by European and American teams. Although the Chinese men’s volleyball team had shown remarkable strength after introducing the quick attack in the last century, they had not been able to win the championship.
Now, it was still the Chinese men’s volleyball team that had advanced to the championship window in the new fast-paced and powerful arena.
Although they lost the game, Ah Sang wiped his sweat and said, “Although it’s regrettable that we’re going to lose in the qualification tournament, I’m actually looking forward to how far this group of people can go at the Olympics.”
Can they make it to the top eight? Will they get unlucky and fall in a tough group? Can they reach the top four? The podium? The championship?
As Asian teams fell one by one to the Chinese team, the tickets to the Olympics fell into the hands of its devout believers.
