Japan
In the final of the competition, Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 (26-28, 20-25, 25-16, 25-16, 15-7) and won their 17th medal in total.
Same like China who this year stayed without a medal but in the history have 13 gold medals, 3 silver, and one bronze. Japan in 17 medals have 4 golden, 7 silvers and 6 bronzes.
In the match for the third place South Korea outplayed China 3-0 (25-11, 25-18, 25-20) and won their 16th medal (9th bronze).
“We are disappointed with the loss to Thailand in the semi-finals on Wednesday, but we are happy that we beat China for the bronze medal. Actually, we had a tight schedule before competing in this championship. We contested the World Grand Prix and there are so many young players in our team. I think they learned a lot from this tournament. After this, we will train more for the World Championship Qualification in Thailand and hope to do our best there,” said Kim Yeon-Koung.
Final standings
1. Japan
2. Thailand
3. South Korea
4. China
5. Vietnam
6. Chinese Taipei
7. Kazakhstan
8. Philippines
9. Iran
10. Australia
11. Hong Kong
12. New Zealand
13. Sri Lanka
14. Maldives
Individual Awards
Most Valuable Player: Risa Shinnabe (JPN)
Best Setter: Nootsara Tomkom (THA)
Best Spikers: Kim Yeon-Koung (KOR) and Chatchu-on Moksri (THA)
Best Middle Blockers: Hattaya Bamrungsuk (THA) and Nana Iwasaka (JPN)
Best Opposite: Jin Ye (CHN)
Best Liberos: Mako Kobata (JPN) and Dawn Nicole Macandili (PHI)
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