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Courting a deeper connection

Former Team China star Hui Ruoqi takes grassroots league international

By Tu Jiayi | China Daily | Updated: 2025-05-31 10:25
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Hui Ruoqi's idea to establish the Volleyball Amateur League took root in 2018, just after the former Team China volleyball star retired from professional competition. Hui immersed herself in the broader world of volleyball, working as a commentator and serving as a member of the International Volleyball Federation's Communications Commission. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY

"Before we started this year's tournament, honestly speaking, I was nervous about many things. In the past, our tournament was just for the domestic volleyball scene, but this year it's open to international teams," said Hui, who won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, during an exclusive interview with China Daily.

"What's reassuring is that I felt the same love of volleyball from all participants across the world. And that love is a motivation for us."

While the event has long been a crucible for China's amateur volleyball players, this year marked a key turning point, as the league began expanding from a grassroots domestic initiative into an international platform.

A total of 350 athletes across 16 teams from nine countries and regions, including Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, competed at the event.

The participation of foreign teams added fresh momentum and broadened the league's cultural reach, transforming the event from a competition into a shared stage for volleyball communities from all over the world to meet and engage.

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