After suffering a 0-3 defeat to Vietnam in their opening match of the 2025 AVC Nations Cup, the Hong Kong women's volleyball team entered their second match against India under considerable pressure.
The tension was evident early on, as the team in white committed 14 unforced errors in the first two sets, allowing India to take a commanding 2-0 lead.
However, trailing seemed to liberate the Hong Kong players. Playing with renewed determination, key attackers WL Chim and team captain YC Yu stepped up, becoming pivotal in turning the game around. Hong Kong mounted an inspiring comeback, eventually defeating India 3-2 (22-25, 18-25, 25-15, 25-21, 18-16) in a thrilling match held on the evening of June 8 at Dong Anh Stadium in Hanoi.
This encounter is widely regarded as the most exhilarating and emotionally charged match of the tournament so far. As the final point secured their comeback victory, the Hong Kong players were overwhelmed with emotion—many shed tears of joy, and the celebrations among players and coaches mirrored those of a championship win.
Historically, Hong Kong has struggled in Asian volleyball competitions and is often categorized among the lower-tier teams. In their previous appearance at the AVC Challenge Cup 2024, they finished 8th out of 10 teams.
Despite those challenges, the victory over India propelled Hong Kong to third place in Group A. While advancing to the semi-finals remains an uphill battle, this comeback win has infused the team—especially captain YC Yu and her teammates—with a newfound confidence as they continue their journey in the AVC Nations Cup 2025.
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