Sasipaporn candidly motivates the Thai women's volleyball team before their semifinal match against Japan in the Asian Championship.
On 28 August 2026 GMT+7, Aomsin Sasipaporn Chantawisut, the star middle blocker of the Thai women's national volleyball team, gave an interview after their 3-0 win over South Korea, with set scores of 25-20, 25-18, and 25-21, advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
This tournament carries a ticket to the 2028 Olympics as the prize, with only the champion team earning qualification. Now, the Thai women's volleyball team has reached a critical stage, set to face Japan, Asia's number one, in the semifinals.
When asked about handling increasingly tough opponents in the upcoming match with the goal of winning the Asian Championship and securing an Olympic berth for 2028, Aomsin Sasipaporn Chantawisut encouraged herself and her teammates: "Right now, whatever we have, we must give it our all. We can't think 'Oh, we might not make it.' At this point, we just have to fight, and we will fight and win."
"I think my good play comes from confidence. I also want to thank my teammates who constantly encourage each other. Sometimes we get tired—everyone does—but sometimes we think, 'When will this rally end?' So I appreciate my teammates helping and motivating each other. It's not just me playing well; everyone contributes."
"Please, everyone at home, cheer for us and support us. Of course, we will do our best."
The 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship semifinal between Thailand and Japan is scheduled for Saturday, 29 August at 16:15 GMT+7.