Japan's women's volleyball team opened its training camp ahead of the Asian Championship. The winner is expected to earn a berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and players including captain Ishikawa Mayu (石川真佑) spoke of their determination.
Japan's women's volleyball team opened its training camp in Tokyo on the 12th ahead of the Asian Championship, which begins in Tianjin. The winner of the tournament will secure a berth at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and captain Ishikawa Mayu (石川真佑) expressed her determination, saying, “Everyone has to fulfill their role to secure the berth.”
After a practice session in match format, the players worked on their serves and made final adjustments. Wary of the fast-tempo play favored by China and Thailand, Ishikawa said, “Serving in a way that prevents the opponent from creating favorable situations is important.”
The tournament opens on the 21st, and the berth will be awarded to the winner. The players are focused on strengthening coordination in attack and defense while adapting to the fast tempo.