Foreign Player Sun Jie - Information - Northeast Earns 'Prestigious' Title in Chinese League

This promises to be a crucial offensive weapon for the military-uniform team in Phase 1 of the 2026 National Club Volleyball Championship.

The 2025-2026 season of the Chinese Volleyball League (CVL) has officially concluded, leaving behind many notable impressions both in terms of professional skill and the standout performances of individual players. Among them, Sun Jie - the foreign player for Information - Northeast in Phase 1 of this year's National Club Volleyball Championship became the focal point when she was honored with the title "Best Opposite Hitter," recognizing an impressive and consistently stable season of play.

Playing for the Shandong team, Sun Jie served as a pillar in the attack line, playing a vital role in helping this team secure the bronze medal after a journey of determined effort. That outstanding performance earned Sun the valuable individual award - an important recognition for the 1997-born hitter in a league with top-tier professional quality in Asia and globally.

Sun Jie and her teammate Che Wenhan will soon head to Vietnam after completing their duties with their home club. The Chinese foreign player is seen as a crucial addition for the military-uniform team, especially as captain Hoang Thi Kieu Trinh is injured and unable to return to play yet.

With experience from top-level competition across many CVL seasons, Sun Jie is expected to quickly integrate and showcase her abilities. Her diverse scoring skills and solid physical foundation promise to improve the offensive line of Information - Northeast, thereby achieving good results in the first stage of the season.

Sun Jie and Che Wenhan are two of the four Chinese foreign players participating in Phase 1 of the 2026 Women's National Club Championship. Cai Xiaoqing returns to wear the jersey of XMLS Thanh Hoa, while Wang Yizhu joins LPB Ninh Binh, expected to be the biggest star on the attack line of the reigning runner-up.