Zhao charged with taking China's women back to volleyball glory at 2028 LA Olympics
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Olympic gold medallists in Los Angeles in 1984 and again in 2004 and 2016, China finished fifth at last year's Games in Paris after being knocked out by Turkey in the quarter-finals.
'Zhao Yong demonstrates strong resilience under pressure, emphasises discipline in training, and excels in team management,' Lai Yawen, head of volleyball at the General Administration of Sport, told state media.
'His competence, coaching experience, work ethic, and mental fortitude make him well-suited for the role of head coach of the Chinese women's volleyball team.'
Former men's international Zhao led a China's women side comprised primarily of fringe national team players to gold at the World University Games in Chengdu 2023 and the girls team to the title in the first under-17 world championship in Peru last year.
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He has replaced Cai Bin, who was sacked last month.
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