AVC Women’s Cup Stunner: Chinese Taipei Ends Kazakhstan’s Perfect Run
Chinese Taipei made history on Saturday, June 13, 2026, by sweeping Kazakhstan in straight sets to reach the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup final for the first time at the Candon City Arena.
![AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup semifinal action between Chinese Taipei and Kazakhstan. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/096A6079-400x200.jpg)
![Chinese Taipei celebrates its semifinal qualification in the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup. [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design92-400x200.png)
![South Korea and Alas Pilipinas competing at the Candon City Arena. [photo credit: AVCWCC]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RM5_0793-400x200.jpg)
![Defending champion Vietnam strengthens its position in Group B competition [AVCWCC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Vietnam-vs-Hongkong-China_AVCWCC-Photo-400x200.jpg)
![South Korea crowned champions after a 3-2 win over Chinese Taipei, while China takes bronze. [photo credit: Asian Volleyball Confederation]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Website-Cover-Photo-9-1160x609-1-400x200.png)
![THE Alas Pilipinas girls team are a cheerful bunch—and so ar the Filipino fans in the background—after their victory over Iran. They are (front row, from lef) Nadeth Herbon, Megan Hernandez, Kimberly Peralta, Jhenica Sadia, Mischa Ambrocio, Princess Sajulga and Frances Ramos; and (back row, from (left) Hannah Grace De Luna (PT), Lerma Giron (assistant coach, Madele Gale, Xyz Rayco, Edwin Leyva (head coach), Oliver Balse (assistant Coach), Merish Beltran, Resty Jane Olaguir and Kristel Mirasol. [photo credit: PNVF]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/alas-U16-400x200.png)