Ni Feifan (2nd R) of China passes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
CHIANG MAI, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Only two berths of the last 16 of the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship remained undecided after the second round of preliminary matches completed on Monday.
All four pools completed on Monday decided the respective two qualified teams.
In Pool E, Canada turned the match against Spain around 3-2 (22-25, 28-26, 24-26, 25-15, 15-10), and joined Turkiye to be the top two.
In Pool F, despite a glitch in the second set, China defeated Colombia 4-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-14, 25-16) and would vie for the top spot of the group against the Dominican Republic, which secured its ticket after sweeping Mexico in straight sets.
In Pool G, Germany and Poland advanced to the round of 16 after beating Vietnam and Kenya, respectively.
A major surprise was averted in Group H after Japan came back from behind to beat Ukraine 3-2 (25-27, 20-25, 25-20, 26-24, 15-11). Serbia overpowered Cameroon in straight sets to become the other qualified team of the group.
Pools A, B, C and D will resume actions on Tuesday for the third preliminary round, with only two remaining berths for the last 16 to be decided. ■
Zhao Yong (C), head coach of China instructs players during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Tang Xin, Zhang Zixuan and Zhuang Yushan (from L to R) of China celebrate scoring during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Zhang Zixuan (L) and Gao Yi of China leave the court after the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Tang Xin of China serves during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Players of China cheer up for teammates on the court during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Wang Yuanyuan (top) of China competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Zhuang Yushan (top) of China competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Yang Hao, a coach member of China, reacts during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Gong Xiangyu (C) of China celebrates with teammates during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Ni Feifan (L) of China celebrates scoring with teammates during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Players of China pose for photos after the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Zhao Yong, head coach of China, reacts before the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Gao Yi (top) of China smashes the ball during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Players of China pose for photo after winning the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Dayana Segovia (1st L) of Colombia competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Players of Colombia celebrate scoring during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Players of China celebrate during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Zhuang Yushan (R) of China competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Players of Colombia celebrate during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Players of Colombia celebrate scoring during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Ana Karina Olaya Gamboa (L) of Colombia competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Players of China greet spectators after the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Gong Xiangyu of China competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Gong Xiangyu of China serves during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Ni Feifan of China competes during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
Players of China celebrate during the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
Tang Xin of China celebrates after the Preliminary Phase Pool F match between China and Colombia at the Volleyball Women's World Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Aug. 25, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)
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