The Thai women's volleyball team cheers after good news following their victory over Japan, advancing to the final of the 2026 Asian Championship.
On 29 August 2026, good news for Thailand's women's volleyball team came after their outstanding performance secured a place in the final of the 2026 Women's Asian Volleyball Championship in Tianjin, People's Republic of China.
In the semifinals, Thailand's women's volleyball team defeated Japan 3-1 sets with scores of 25-21, 25-20, 20-25, 25-20, advancing to face China—the host and 13-time champion—in the final of the 2026 Women's Asian Volleyball Championship.
This result guaranteed that both Thailand and China have secured their spots to participate in the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Championship (FIVB Volleyball World Cup 2027).
Beyond competing for the Asian title, the two teams are also vying for a ticket to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA, especially Thailand's women's volleyball team, which has a chance to make history by qualifying for the Olympics for the first time.
The final of the 2026 Women's Asian Volleyball Championship between Thailand and China, competing for the 2028 Olympic ticket, will be held on Sunday, 30 August, at 17:45 Thailand time.