Henan women's volleyball team defeated Tianjin 3-0 at the National Games! Li Yingying: Losing to Henan is not an upset, what’s your take?

On November 8th, Beijing time, the National Games women's volleyball event is fiercely contested. Last night’s spotlight match featured the defending champions Tianjin against the weaker Henan team. Henan shocked everyone by decisively beating Tianjin 3-0, a result that truly surprised volleyball fans. After the game, the opinion was expressed that losing to Henan should not be seen as an upset. How do you view this?

The National Games are considered the highest level domestic competition, so everyone takes it very seriously. As players, they naturally want to achieve great results and honor their hometowns. Moreover, volleyball is one of the three major ball sports, attracting even more attention. In last night’s main event, the defending champion Tianjin faced a challenge from Henan. Li Yingying and Zhu Ting engaged in a thrilling attacking duel, raising great anticipation. Tianjin boasted three national team members—Li Yingying, Wang Yuanyuan, and Yao Di—making them very strong, while Henan only had Zhu Ting. Therefore, before the match, most expected Tianjin to win!

The outcome was astonishing. The Henan women's volleyball team played with incredible intensity. Led by the powerful and unstoppable Zhu Ting, they overwhelmed Tianjin, quickly turning the match into a one-sided affair. Henan swept Tianjin 3-0, with Zhu Ting delivering an outstanding performance, scoring 26 points and repeatedly sealing critical moments. With her alone, she led Henan to topple Tianjin’s team that included three national players, making it a massive upset that truly caught everyone off guard!

After the match, Tianjin player Li Yingying gave an interview, stating that losing to Henan is not an upset because Zhu Ting is the leader of that team. Her return brings technical, mental, and experiential support to Henan. In the future, she plans to learn more from Zhu Ting. Li Yingying’s remarks make a lot of sense—a superstar can significantly transform a weaker team. Zhu Ting remains a world-class outside hitter with strong abilities and rich experience, acting as a stabilizing force. Regardless, we hope both Tianjin and Henan can advance further in the competition!

Written by / Sports Novel