Kiattipong Ratchatkriangkrai opens up after leading the Thailand women's national volleyball team to qualify for the Olympics for the first time in history.
On 30 Aug 2026 GMT+7, Coach Ott Kiattipong Ratchatkriangkrai expressed his feelings following the historic achievement of the Thailand women's national volleyball team securing an Olympic Games spot for the first time. He led the team to a thrilling 3-2 victory over the host nation, the China women's national volleyball team, with set scores of 25-20, 11-25, 23-25, 25-18, 15-10 in the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship final.
Recently, Coach Ott Kiattipong Ratchatkriangkrai said, "It is truly a miraculous achievement and something we set out to accomplish—we aimed to win and claim the championship. We prepared thoroughly, training intensely over the past four months. We did everything possible, working closely with the management team, coaching staff, and athletes, all working hard to ensure we reached the highest level of readiness and capability."
"Throughout this period leading up to today, we have strived to develop in all areas—physical fitness, mental strength, technical skills, and tactical awareness. I want to thank all the athletes for their dedication and efforts in fighting hard to achieve this victory."
"I also want to thank Japan for playing at such a high level, as competing against them taught us about world-class play standards—what level they compete at, how we can reach that level, and what stability is required. Both our veteran and new players must learn and move forward together. This has been very beneficial. I also thank all Thai fans for their support, with some even flying from Thailand to cheer us here. We appreciate all the encouragement."