Tianjin, July 28 -- China was drawn in Pool A alongside Chinese Taipei, Iran and Iraq at the draw for the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, held here on Tuesday.
Olympic champions Zhang Na and Wei Qiuyue attended the ceremony as guest presenters. The 12-team tournament was divided into three pools.
Thailand was drawn into Pool B with Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Australia, while Japan will face Vietnam, South Korea and Hong Kong, China in Pool C.
Following a single round-robin group stage, the top two teams from each pool and the two best third-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals.
The tournament carries major international significance, with the champion earning direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. T...