After the Thailand women's national volleyball team lost to the Chinese women's national volleyball team 2-3 in sets, with scores of 14-25, 26-24, 19-25, 25-23, 7-15, in the "FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League 2026" Week 1, Match 2,
Although Thailand was defeated, there was a moment that impressed Volleyball World enough for them to share a clip on their social media channels.
The moment occurred in the third set when China led Thailand 8-7. Sasipap's spike was blocked by Chinese players, then deflected off Kantima Ekpakkha, and the ball was about to land on Thailand's side. However, Piyanuch refused to give up, using her foot to lift the ball back up, allowing the rally to continue. Eventually, Pimpichaya Kokram spiked the ball to score a point, tying the game at 8-8.
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