"Pimpichaya" speaks candidly ahead of the Thailand women's volleyball team meeting Japan, highlighting the key decider at VNL 2026 Round 3 Match 2.
On 9 July 2026, Beam Pimpichaya Kokram, an important outside hitter for the Thailand women's national volleyball team, gave an interview about the Japanese national team ahead of their VNL 2026 Round 3 Match 2 clash in Osaka, Japan, scheduled for today at 17:20.
In the first match, the Thailand women's volleyball team lost to the United States 0-3 sets, with scores of 21-25, 18-25, and 20-25. This leaves the Thai team still ranked 14th in the VNL 2026 standings, having played 9 matches with 2 wins and 7 losses, holding 9 points.
Meanwhile, host Japan lost their first match to Brazil 1-3 sets, with scores of 20-25, 25-19, 19-25, and 23-25. Japan currently stands 7th in the rankings after 9 matches, with 6 wins and 3 losses, totaling 16 points.
Beam Pimpichaya Kokram commented on the game against the United States and what the Thailand women's volleyball team needs to improve before facing Japan today: "America played extremely well. They prepared very thoroughly, and their blocking was much better than last year."
"We still had some minor mistakes, especially in serve reception, which we need to fix. Everyone is really looking forward to the game against Japan, including the players themselves."
"Facing Japan will be very exciting because both teams are composed of smaller players and have strong defenses. Both teams are excellent. We will study and prepare to fight Japan to the fullest."
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