"Coach Park" emphasizes two key points before the Thai men's volleyball team faces Chinese Taipei, aiming for the Group C championship in the Asian tournament.
On 8 Sep 2026, the latest update on the Thai men's national volleyball team ahead of their final Group C match against Chinese Taipei in the 2026 AVC Men's Volleyball Continent Championship, held in Fukuoka, Japan.
Head coach Park Ki Won has the players review all skills, focusing on blocking timing different from the previous two matches due to Chinese Taipei's slower speed compared to South Korea and their height differences compared to Qatar's players.
The Thai men's volleyball team has recently moved up to 49th in the world rankings after consecutive wins against Qatar (3-0 sets) and South Korea (3-2 sets), before facing Chinese Taipei, ranked 53rd.
Player readiness is not an issue despite fatigue from yesterday's intense five-set match; team doctor Wathanyu Tangsiriamnuay advises ample rest and acupuncture treatment to relieve minor aches mostly from pre-existing conditions.
Thailand has secured a place in the quarterfinals; a win over Chinese Taipei tomorrow will clinch the Group C championship and guarantee at least third place in the quarterfinals. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 9 Sep 2026, at 11:30 AM Thai time.
