2017年CRI Jiangsu claims first women's volleyball gold medal at National Games（在线收听）

Jiangsu has claimed its first women's volleyball gold medal at the Chinese National Games in Tianjin.

National-title favorite Jiangsu beat Shanghai 3-0 on Monday.

Olympic champions Hui Ruoqi, Zhang Changning and Gong Xiangyu led their teammates to the 25-20, 25-19, 25-18 victory.

Jiangsu Head Coach Cai Bin said the team played well.

"I think the players gradually found the right pace to play so they eventually won the game. I want to thank all my players as well as my coaching partners on the team."

Tianjin 2017 is Jiangsu's first time to advance to the national games finals under Cai Bin's lead. The Chinese volleyball League title holders seized the opportunity and claimed the title.

This may have been star player Hui Ruoqi's last appearance at the National Games.

"Many people may know that Tianjin 2017 is the last national games for some players in Jiangsu team. So we cherish and enjoy every single game, no matter we win or lose. Maintaining solidarity is important for us."

Tianjin had dominated at the last three National Games, taking three gold medals, but didn't make the podium this time. The host team had to settle for sixth place.

In the bronze medal match, Beijing beat Liaoning 3-0.