China Wins Asian Games Women’s Volleyball Gold as Hong Kong Reporter Breaks Down in Tears

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 23, 2026— China’s women’s volleyball team defeated Japan 3-0 in the final of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, successfully defending its title and securing its third consecutive Asian Games gold medal.

China controlled the final from the start, winning the first set 25-19 and the second 25-20. Japan mounted a strong challenge in the third set and opened up a 7-1 lead, putting China under considerable pressure.

China, however, gradually regained control. The team fought back point by point, eventually leveling the score and closing out the third set 25-23 to complete a 3-0 victory. The official Japanese Volleyball Association results confirmed the final score and set results.

The victory extended China's record in the Asian Games women's volleyball tournament to10 gold medalsand marked the team's third consecutive championship.

Hong Kong Reporter Overcome With Emotion

The celebrations after the final produced another memorable scene.

Hong Kong journalistHuang Migabecame emotional and was seen crying after China secured the championship. Huang, who said he had followed the Chinese women's volleyball team for around 20 years, struggled to contain his emotions while speaking after the match.

“I cried. We won,” Huang said, expressing his excitement and recalling the support Chinese fans in Hong Kong have given the team.

He also said he hoped the players would continue to enjoy volleyball and eventually make their way to the Olympic stage.

For many fans, Huang's reaction reflected the emotional connection that has developed around Chinese women's volleyball over several generations. His long-term coverage of the team has allowed him to witness both its successes and difficult periods.

A Dramatic Comeback in the Third Set

The third set became the defining moment of the final.

Japan took an early 7-1 advantage and appeared to be building momentum in front of its home crowd. China responded by tightening its defense and serving while gradually reducing the deficit.

The Chinese team eventually caught Japan at 19-19. With the match reaching its decisive stages, China remained composed and eventually won 25-23.

The comeback completed a clean sweep for China and denied Japan the opportunity to win its first Asian Games women's volleyball title since 1978. Japan had also lost to China in the final of the Hangzhou Asian Games three years earlier.

China Regains Momentum

The championship was also significant because it came after China lost to Thailand in the final of the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship last month.

China responded at the Asian Games by building momentum through the tournament and eventually defeating Japan in the final.

Captain Gong Xiangyu said after the victory that the team had faced difficulties following the earlier defeat but gradually rebuilt confidence throughout the Asian Games. She emphasized the importance of maintaining belief and focusing on each point during the final.

China's 3-0 victory in Nagoya therefore delivered more than another Asian Games title. It also provided the team with an important boost as it continues preparing for future international competitions.

For the players, the gold medal marked another chapter in the history of Chinese women's volleyball. For supporters such as Huang Miga, the emotional scenes after the final showed how deeply the team continues to connect with generations of fans.