What Is 'Aunt Green'? "Pornpun" Reveals 2 Questions Thai Women's Volleyball Fans Had After Winning the 2026 Asian ChampionshipTags: [Thai women's volleyball, Asian Championship, sports victory, fan questions]
On 1 September 2026, the Thai women's national volleyball team returned to Thailand from China last night (31 August 2026) after winning the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship for the fourth time. They also secured a spot in the 2028 Olympic Games for the first time in Thai history, greeted by a large crowd of Thai volleyball fans.Tags: [Thai women's volleyball, Asian Championship, Olympic qualification, fan reception]
Chompoo Pornpun, the setter and captain of the Thai women's volleyball team, said that being the first women's team sport to qualify for the Olympics is a great source of pride for the athletes and staff. She thanked all Thai supporters for their continuous encouragement, saying that earning the Olympic spot is a joy shared by all Thai people and very worthwhile.Tags: [team captain, pride, Olympic qualification, fan support]
Chompoo Pornpun also addressed two viral phrases: "Aunt Green" and "I miss my boyfriend a lot," explaining their origins as follows.Tags: [viral phrases, explanations, athlete statements]
- Chompoo Pornpun: "P'Whale (Piyanuch Paennoi), where is P'Whale? Actually, the phrase 'Aunt Green' belongs to her."Tags: [athlete quote, phrase origin, Piyanuch Paennoi]
Plawan Piyanuch: "Last year, I played in the U.S. league (LOVB Atlanta). We went on a boat trip and saw 'Aunt Green,' so I made a wish that the Thai team would get to go to the Olympics. It's like Aunt Green loves us."Tags: [athlete quote, Statue of Liberty, Olympic wish]
Chompoo Pornpun: "'Aunt Green' is the Statue of Liberty in New York. We went there, and me and P'Whale made our wishes. That's where 'Aunt Green' came from."Tags: [phrase explanation, Statue of Liberty, athlete story]
- Chompoo Pornpun: "I planned this. After winning the championship, I didn't want to say anything because everyone else had already spoken—the coaches, the team. The interviews were all the same. So, I thought, there's nothing left to say. I just spoke from my feelings and what I wanted to express."Tags: [athlete quote, interview, personal feelings]
The Thai women's volleyball team will now separate to rest and make merit at different places according to each person's tradition. They are scheduled to meet Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House on 3 September. After that, they will travel to Japan for training camps to prepare for the 2026 Asian Games.Tags: [team activities, rest, merit-making, meeting Prime Minister, training camp, Asian Games preparation]
