South Korea wins the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup after defeating Chinese Taipei in the final at Candon City Arena in Candon City. South Korea advances to the championship match by ending defending champion Vietnam’s three-year reign in the semifinals, winning in straight sets 25-20, 25-19, 25-22. In the final, South Korea then defeats Chinese Taipei 25-19, 25-19, 25-22, taking the title in three sets. Both teams compete in a first-time championship matchup, with South Korea reaching the final for the first time in the tournament. South Korea sweeps all seven of its games during the event, including the knockout semifinal against Vietnam and the final against Chinese Taipei. Kang Sowhi is recognized with the tournament’s MVP award and Best Outside Spiker award after leading South Korea’s performance, including a late surge in the third set that helps the team close out the match.
South Korea beats Chinese Taipei to win 2026 AVC Women’s Cup, after semifinal win over Vietnam
South Korea wins the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup after defeating Chinese Taipei in the final at Candon City Arena in Candon City. South Korea advances to the championship mat...
- South Korea defeats Chinese Taipei 25-19, 25-19, 25-22 in the AVC Women’s Cup final.
- South Korea reaches the final after beating defending champion Vietnam in the semifinals 25-20, 25-19, 25-22.
- Both South Korea and Chinese Taipei play in a first-time AVC Women’s Cup final matchup.
- South Korea wins all seven matches in the tournament.
- Kang Sowhi wins MVP and Best Outside Spiker awards for South Korea.
CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — South Korea made short work of Chinese Taipei, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22, to reign supreme in the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup on Sunday night at Candon City Arena here. In their first AVC Women’s Cup since losing their spot in the Volleyball Nations League, the Koreans flaunted their world-class talent to dominate the continental tournament, sweeping all seven of their games. But they faced some resistance against Chinese Taipei late in the third set before Kang Sowhi, who went on to win the MVP and Best Outside Spiker awards, took over for Korea. […]...Keep on reading: South Korea rules AVC Women's Cup, sweeps Chinese Taipei in final
16 hours agoCANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur —South Korea will face Chinese Taipei in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup final on Sunday at Candon City Arena here. South Korea reached the championship round after ending defending champion Vietnam’s three-year reign with a 25-20, 25-19, 25-22 sweep in the knockout semifinals on Saturday evening. It will be a battle between first-time finalists for the Women’s Cup crown at 7 p.m. Lee Yelim after leading South Korea to the #AVCWomensCup final. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/XhtaOxP6nl — INQUIRER Sports (@inquirersports) June 13, 2026 South Korea is competing in its first Women’s Cup since the tournament […]...Keep on reading: AVC: South Korea ends Vietnam reign, sets final vs Chinese Taipei
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