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Thailand lose five-set thriller to China in Asian Games semi-final
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Thailand’s women’s volleyball team missed out on a place in the Asian Games final after China prevailed 3-2 in a tense five-set semi-final at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Monday (September 21).
Key facts
- The result allowed China to avenge their defeat in the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship final, where Thailand won 3-2 to claim their fourth continental title and secure the country’s first-ever Olympic berth in women’s volleyball
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- Thailand made the stronger start, using effective blocking and serving to take the opening set 25-23.
- China responded in the second set after adjusting their game and levelled the match with a 25-21 victory
Summary
The result allowed China to avenge their defeat in the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship final, where Thailand won 3-2 to claim their fourth continental title and secure the country’s first-ever Olympic berth in women’s volleyball at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Thailand’s starting line-up included captain and setter Pornpun Guedpard, Thatdao Nuekjang, Sasipapron Janthawisut, Pimpichaya Kokram and Chatchu-On Moksri, with Piyanut Pannoy and Kalyarat Khamwong serving as liberos.