Japan’s NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki secured their third Asian title with a dominant straight-sets victory over Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima 3M Films in the final of the 2026 AVC Women’s Champions League.
The Kawasaki side, returning to the top after missing out last year, completed an unbeaten run through the tournament, sealing the championship with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-15) win in Bangkok. Both finalists qualified for the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Club World Championship 2026.
Italian opposite Sylvia Nwakalor led NEC with 17 points in the final, while MVP Yoshino Sato added 15.
Nakhon Ratchasima, earning their fourth continental medal, were led by Papatchaya Phontham with 13 points and captain Sasipapron Janthawisut with 12.
Defending champions Zhetysu Taldyqorgan took bronze after defeating Supreme TIP Chonburi – E.Tech in straight sets.
Results
- Final: NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki def. Nakhon Ratchasima 3M Films 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-15)
- Third place: Zhetysu Taldyqorgan def. Supreme TIP Chonburi – E.Tech 3-0 (25-18, 25-15, 25-21)
