Zhu Ting Shines as Conegliano Triumphs at Club World Championship
The FIVB Women’s Club World Championship continued into its second day in Hangzhou, with Italy’s Imoco Volley Conegliano securing their second consecutive victory in Pool B. Conegliano dominated Vietnam’s LP Bank Ninh Binh in straight sets, winning 25-16, 25-8, 25-15.
In this match, Conegliano made several changes to their lineup, opting to rest Chinese star outside hitter Zhu Ting during the second game of the group stage. Zhu, 30, made her debut for Conegliano at the tournament on Tuesday, contributing 11 points to the team’s opening victory against Brazil’s Dentil Praia Clube.
This tournament marks Zhu’s return to the Club World Championship after a five-year absence and her sixth appearance overall. She has previously represented China’s Guangdong and Tianjin clubs, as well as Türkiye’s VakıfBank during her illustrious career. Fans from all over have traveled to Hangzhou to witness her performance.
Zhu expressed her enthusiasm about inspiring fans with her play: “We have great coaches and players. Together we learn a lot from each other. No matter what club you play with, you always want to achieve the best result and bring out the best performance. This helps me to improve and inspires the spectators who came here to cheer for us.”
She also spoke about the support from her new club: “At my new club, the coaches and physios know how to systematically plan things for me, so I can adjust myself in training and competitions. I don’t play all the games and train all the time. Basically, they know how to use me scientifically.”
The FIVB Women’s Club World Championship in Hangzhou gathers top teams from around the world, offering volleyball fans an opportunity to see the best players compete on a global stage. Conegliano’s performance so far positions them as strong contenders for the title, with Zhu Ting’s experience and skill being a significant asset to the team.
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China's Zhu Ting and Conegliano shine at Club World Championship
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