Head coach Vital Heynen expresses sincere affection for China and Chinese people

Vital Heynen, head coach of the Chinese Men’s Volleyball Team, delivered a heartfelt message to China and its people during the 2026 Men's Volleyball Nations League Linyi leg. He sincerely remarked, "You have no idea how wonderful you are."

Having stayed and worked in China for a period of time, Heynen has deeply experienced the friendly folk customs, sound urban development atmosphere and passionate support for sports from local people. He has traveled across multiple Chinese cities, admired the distinctive landscapes and cultural features of different regions, and formed a deep bond with China. As a world-renowned volleyball coach, Heynen is fully committed to leading the Chinese Men’s Volleyball Team to make steady progress. He appreciates the solid sports infrastructure in China and the positive atmosphere for the development of volleyball.

The warm interaction between Heynen and Chinese people embodies the integration of international sports exchanges and people-to-people friendship. Linyi takes the Men's Volleyball Nations League as a bridge to continuously enhance foreign exchanges and mutual understanding. The city will keep leveraging high-level international sports events to tell vivid stories of friendship, expand international communication channels, and further elevate Linyi’s international image and cultural soft power.

Editor：韩蒙蒙