China News Service, Beijing, June 20. According to the website of the Chinese Volleyball Association, senior Chinese volleyball coach Li Yaoxian passed away unfortunately due to illness on June 19 at the age of 87.
Li Yaoxian was an excellent setter for the Chinese men's volleyball team in the 1960s.
In 1987, he served as the head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team and led the team to win the bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
The condolence message released by the Chinese Volleyball Association stated that Li Yaoxian was helpful and indifferent to fame and fortune.
He loves the volleyball career, devoted all his efforts, and made lifelong efforts for the development of the Chinese volleyball career.
Li Yaoxian's life is a life of dedication, no regrets, and contributions to the volleyball career.
His passing is a loss for Chinese volleyball.
The Chinese Volleyball Association expresses its deep condolences on the passing of Li Yaoxian and will always remember his outstanding contributions to the Chinese volleyball cause.
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