Live volleyball results: Thailand’s women’s volleyball team defeats Japan to reach the Asian Championship final, nearing Olympic qualification.
On 29 August 2026, live volleyball results from the 2026 Asian Women’s Championship semifinal in Tianjin, China, where the champion will directly qualify for the 2028 Olympics.
Thailand’s women’s volleyball team, ranked 17th globally, three-time former champions and defending champions from 2023, faced Japan, ranked 6th and five-time former champions. In the quarterfinals, Thailand beat South Korea 3-0 sets, while Japan swept Chinese Taipei 3-0.
In this match, coach Ot Kiattipong Ratchatkriangkrai started Thailand’s first six players: captain Pornpannas Kerdpradap, Kaewkalaya Kamulthala, Chatchu-on Moksri, Sasipaporn Janthawisut, Thaddao Nukjaeng, and Pimpichaya Kokram, with Piyanuch Paennoi as libero.
Today, Thailand’s women’s volleyball team performed excellently in both offense and defense, while Japan played below their usual form, allowing the Thai players to take the first two sets.
However, in the third set, Japan regained composure and form, winning to narrow the score to 1-2 sets. In the fourth set, Thailand returned to strong play and closed out the match successfully.
The match ended with Thailand defeating Japan 3-1 sets, scores 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-20, advancing to the final to await the winner between China and Iran. The 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship final, which awards the Olympic ticket, will take place on Sunday, 30 August at 17:45.