Facilities are bigger and better at new venue, says Italy’s Alice Degradi, whose team reclaim top spot in league with 3-0 win over Thailand
Players at the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Arena have praised the new venue, saying the bigger and better facilities allowed for the best possible preparation, but they also said the memories forged at the event’s former home would not be easily forgotten.
The Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong 2025 presented by China Life kicked off on Wednesday at Kai Tak Arena, marking the first time it has not been held in the Coliseum since it came to the city in 2018.
On Thursday, Paris Olympic champions Italy beat Thailand 3-0 to reclaim their position at the top of the league, before China emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Bulgaria.
“Both venues are beautiful,” said Italy’s outside hitter Alice Degradi. “But I have very beautiful memories from the Coliseum, because we were losing 2-1 against China [in 2023], and when we beat them, we qualified for the finals.
