Year in review: Most inspirational figures of 2019

5. The Chinese women's volleyball team

The whole nation cheered as the Chinese women's volleyball team retained their FIVB World Cup crown in Osaka, Japan on Sept 29, 2019. The all-conquering campaign marked China's fifth World Cup triumph (adding to victories in 1981, 1985, 2003 and 2015) and a 10th title in total (including three Olympic and two world championship golds) across the sport's three major competitions. Coinciding neatly with the nation's imminent 70th anniversary celebrations, the team's victory was the perfect birthday gift for the motherland, and an inspiration to all Chinese people.

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