The Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) and Ganten have today announced a new partnership for the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Continental Championship, reinforcing their shared commitment to growing volleyball across Asia and delivering an exceptional experience for athletes and fans.
Volleyball World, the AVC's long-term commercial partner, facilitated the agreement as part of its work to enhance the commercial potential of the Confederation's premier competitions and support the continued growth of volleyball across the region. Building on Ganten's existing partnership with Volleyball World, the collaboration marks the next chapter in supporting one of Asia's flagship women's sporting events.
The 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Continental Championship will bring together the continent's leading national teams in Tianjin, China. The tournament follows a memorable 2023 edition, when hosts Thailand defeated 13-time champions China in a dramatic five-set final to claim their third Asian title before a packed home crowd.
Ramon Suzara, President of the Asian Volleyball Confederation, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Ganten as a partner of the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Continental Championship. Ganten has already demonstrated a genuine commitment to volleyball through its support of the sport, and this partnership represents an important step in continuing to elevate our premier continental competition. We look forward to delivering an outstanding championship for athletes, fans and partners while continuing to grow volleyball across Asia."
Ms. Meihua Wang, General Manager, Ganten Brand Center, said:
"This renewed partnership continues the long-standing strategic rapport between both parties. It also demonstrates Ganten’s firm determination to take sports as a bond, explore global markets extensively, showcase Chinese brand charm worldwide, and boost the high-quality development of volleyball.”
About the Asian Volleyball Confederation
Founded in 1952, the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) is the continental governing body for the sport of volleyball in Asia and Oceania. Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, the AVC comprises 65 national member federations and is one of the five continental confederations affiliated with the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The organization is responsible for overseeing, developing, and promoting all forms of volleyball across the region, including volleyball, and beach volleyball, and organizes premier international competitions such as the Asian Volleyball Continental Championships and the Asian Champions League.
About Ganten
Founded in Shenzhen in 1992, Ganten (Shenzhen) Food & Beverage Group Co., Ltd. specializes in packaged drinking water. Its source, located in a pristine natural setting, undergoes over a century of deep underground circulation, naturally enriching the water with minerals including metasilicic acid, potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. The metasilicic acid content significantly exceeds international standards, qualifying it as a premium natural mineral water.
Leveraging strong brand equity, consistent quality, and distinctive premium packaging, Ganten has gained broad recognition across China and growing traction among high-end consumers in developed markets. Its products are now exported to more than ten countries and regions, including the U.S., Australia, Russia, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. The company also operates a local production facility in Italy to better serve global customers.
About Volleyball World
Volleyball World is a commercial joint venture between the FIVB and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, created to drive innovation, digital transformation, and growth across the sport of volleyball globally. With a mission to modernize the game and expand its fanbase, Volleyball World oversees media, events, and fan engagement for all major international competitions.
