"Don't move, hidden camera sneak shot" Japanese women's volleyball players don new uniforms designed to completely block unauthorized photography... "Design changes to chest area and special fabric receive praise"

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The Japanese women's national volleyball team has unveiled a new uniform that combines both functionality and design ahead of the 23rd Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, sparking widespread discussion.

Japan's "THE ANSWER" reported on the 21st that "the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) revealed an interview with Yoshino Sato and changes to the uniform via its official SNS one day before the Group C first-round match against Hong Kong."

In the video, Sato expressed her determination for the tournament along with her satisfaction with the new uniform. Regarding the design featuring orange accents on a red background, she said, "It reminds me of flames," and added, "When I first saw it, I thought it was truly stylish."

The media reported that "the 2026 uniform provided by official sponsor Mizuno was produced with strong reflection of fan voting results." It further added, "Inspired by the design from the 2011-2012 season, which received the most support among all past uniforms, a point of emphasis was placed on the right chest area."

Functionality has also been significantly enhanced. The media stated that "infrared anti-transparency fabric has been applied to fundamentally prevent see-through issues."

In recent years, illegal filming of female sports athletes using infrared cameras has emerged as a serious crime and social issue in Japan. The media explained that "the introduction of this new uniform is the result of sports brands making strenuous efforts to develop special materials to protect players' human rights and alleviate their anxiety," noting that "it is a measure taken to allow players to focus solely on the game without unnecessary worries."

The Japanese women's Bae Gu (CEO) team has recently experienced dramatic changes in performance on the international stage. They caused a sensation by securing runner-up at the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), but suffered a painful failure by being eliminated in the group stage of the highly anticipated 2024 Paris Olympics. The representative team, having resolved to turn things around, is now aiming for another turnaround through this tournament.

Regarding her goals for this tournament, Sato stated, "What I desire most right now is winning a medal like we did at the London Olympics," and pledged, "I will do my utmost to deliver results."

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