China
Stay perfect in World Grand Prix after beating Italy in an epic, 18-25, 25-20,
21-25, 27-25, 15-8.
"I would like to thank the team for their effort during
difficult times today, they were able to perform to their standard, but still
some opportunities were not seized well enough," China Head Coach Chen
Zhonghe said after the match against the Italians. "Zhao Ruirui has missed
Volleyball matches for three years due to injury. This tournament gave her a
chance to re-build confidence.
"We are going to face many strong teams in the Olympics,
including six to seven teams that are of world standard.We have to strive very hard and the results
will depend much on their performance in court."
Chinese standby players
celebrate after beating Italy
during the FIVB World Grand Prix women's volleyball tournament.