The 2024 Men's Volleyball Challenger Cup Presented by Sunrisolar (Yaoling Shandong), an international volleyball competition, commenced on July 4 and will last until July 7 in Linyi, Shandong province, marking the city's first time hosting an international sporting event of this caliber.

The event will feature eight teams, including China's men's national volleyball team, competing for the coveted championship title and bringing an exciting volleyball feast to fans. The participating teams hail from across the globe, including China, Ukraine, Belgium, Egypt, Qatar, Croatia, Chile, and Mexico.

On the afternoon of July 4, the host team China faced off against Mexico in the opening match. The Chinese team emerged victorious, defeating Mexico with a score of 3-0.

Athletes from China and Mexico display exceptional skill and determination throughout the match. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]