'Ramirez' Men's Volleyball Team Completes Training in China, Begins Final Preparations in Jincheon for Relay of International Competitions

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The Korea Volleyball Association announced on the 2nd that the men's Bae Gu (CEO) team successfully concluded a joint training session with China held in Ningbo, China, from the 25th to the 31st of last month.

Head coach Isanaye Ramirez stated that the Lee Kkeu-neun (CEO) team sharpened their competitive instincts through joint training and exhibition matches against the Chinese national team. In particular, they focused on assessing team organization and enhancing tactical precision through training scenarios simulating various game situations.

This training camp was organized in preparation for major upcoming international tournaments, including the 2026 AVC Cup, the Asian Championships, and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The Association stated, "Through this training, we will continue to foster ongoing exchanges with the Chinese Volleyball Association and strengthen the international competitiveness of the national team."

The Ma Chin (CEO) team returned to the Jin Cheon-guk-ga (CEO) athlete village on the 3rd and will begin their final conditioning phase until the 15th. Following this, they will launch a relay of international competitions, starting with the 2026 AVC Cup opening in Ahmedabad, India, on the 20th, followed by the East Asian Championships in August, the Asian Championships in September, and the Asian Games.

The most critical stage is the September Asian Championships. Securing a top-three finish at this tournament will earn the team a spot in next year's FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup, while winning the championship will secure a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The national team is determined not only to finish within the top three but also to capitalize on this momentum to secure an Olympic berth.

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