Michaela Mlejnkova (L) of the Czech Republic spikes the ball during the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Wu Mengjie (front) of China competes during the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Wu Mengjie (L) of China spikes the ball during the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Players of China pose for a team photo after the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Players of China celebrate during the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Players of China stand in line for the national anthem before the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

Players of China celebrate during the Pool 5 match between China and the Czech Republic at the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Hong Kong, China, June 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)