Three Thai stars shine: Top 5 scorers as Thailand women's volleyball team defeats Japan to reach Asia Championship final.
On 29 August 2026, the top 5 scorers were revealed for the women's volleyball semifinal match between Thailand and Japan at the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship in Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
The Thailand women's national volleyball team defeated Japan 3-1 sets with scores of 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-20. With outstanding team performance, they became the first to reach the final and are one step closer to qualifying for the 2028 Olympics.
In this match, the highest scorer was Mayu Ishikawa, Japan's captain and opposite hitter, with 23 points, but it was not enough. Meanwhile, Beam Pimphaya Kokram led Thailand with 20 points, followed by Omsin Sasipaporn Janthawisut with 16 points.
Among the top 5 scorers in this match, three were Thai players: Beam Pimphaya Kokram, Omsin Sasipaporn Janthawisut, and Nan Tatdao Nukjaeng, as follows.
Mayu Ishikawa (Japan) – 23 points
Pimphaya Kokram (Thailand) – 20 points
Sasipaporn Janthawisut (Thailand) – 16 points
Yukiko Wada (Japan) – 15 points
Tatdao Nukjaeng (Thailand) – 14 points
The Thailand women's volleyball team has advanced to the final to face the winner between China and Iran. The championship match of the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship, which also serves as an Olympic qualifier, will take place on Sunday, 30 August at 17:45.