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Thailand beat Taiwan in five sets to top Asian volleyball pool
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Thailand’s men’s volleyball team fought back to defeat Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 3-2 on Wednesday (September 9), securing first place in Pool C and progressing to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship in Fukuoka, Japan.
Key facts
- The Thai team won 25-23, 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10, completing the preliminary round unbeaten with three victories and seven points.
- They then secured the fifth set 15-10, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games alive.
- Only the champions will secure a direct place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States.
- The top three eligible finishers will also qualify for the 2027 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Cup, organised by the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB).
Summary
The Thai team won 25-23, 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10, completing the preliminary round unbeaten with three victories and seven points.
After taking the opening set, Thailand lost the next two before recovering to win the fourth and force a decider. They then secured the fifth set 15-10, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games alive.