AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship

The AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship, previously known as the Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, is an international volleyball competition in Asia and Oceania contested by the senior women's national teams of the members of the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC). The tournament was established in 1975 and was initially held every four years before shifting to a biennial schedule in 1987. The championship serves as a qualification tournament for the FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship. Thailand is the current champion, having won the 2023 edition.

FormerlyAsian Women's Volleyball Championship (1975–2023)

SportVolleyball

Founded1975; 51 years ago (1975)

First season1975

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Asian Women's Volleyball Championship

Upcoming season or competition: 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship
Formerly	Asian Women's Volleyball Championship (1975–2023)
Sport	Volleyball
Founded	1975; 51 years ago (1975)
First season	1975
No. of teams	12
Continents	Asia and Oceania (AVC)
Most recent champions	Thailand (3rd title)
Most titles	China (13 titles)

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The 21 Asian Championship tournaments have been won by three national teams. China have won thirteen times. The other Asian Championship winners are Japan, with five titles; and Thailand with three titles.

The 2021 edition was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 edition was held in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Starting in 2026, the tournaments will now be held every even year, conforming to the 2025–28 Volleyball Calendar of the FIVB.^[1]