Roi Et Sports School Boys Target PMYC U15 Title

Roi Et PAO Sports School's boys' volleyball team enters the PMYC U15 Youth Volleyball Championship for the Prime Minister's Cup with full confidence, aiming to overcome tough opponents to reach the final four and contend for the national title. The tournament features 24 teams (12 boys, 12 girls) in the national finals. Among them is the Roi Et PAO Sports School, provincial boys' champions who showed excellent form winning the Northeast Zone 2 title and securing their national berth.

Coach Saravuth 'Best' Saengsurin reveals the team's goal in the national round is to reach at least the semifinals, and having come this far, the ultimate goal is to win the national championship. 'We know the national round is more intense than regionals because every team here has quality and capable athletes. But we didn't come just to participate. We want to showcase the potential of Roi Et Sports School students and prove we can compete with the country's top teams. Every match we'll give our best, play with confidence, and never stop believing in our goal.'

Regarding key opponents in the national round, several strong teams stand out: Assumption College Bangkok, Nakhon Nayok Witthaya 6 (Nonthaburi), Chum Phae Suksa (Khon Kaen), Wat Mani Paisan Municipal School (Tak), and Municipal 6 Udon Thani School (Udon Thani), all with distinct strengths and national-level experience.

Coach Best admits when seeing the initial draw results, he gasped 'Oh wow, this bracket is tough' because every team has a reputation and high playing standards. But he sees it as an important opportunity for his athletes to prove themselves against the country's leading teams.

'We respect every opponent. The key is to study their playing patterns, analyze strengths and weaknesses, and prepare our team as best as possible because at the national level no match is easy and we cannot underestimate anyone. Facing strong teams will let our kids see their own standards, learn, and gain experience. Even though it's a tough bracket, we're not afraid. Every match is an opportunity to prove ourselves.'

He also views the inaugural PMYC as a highly beneficial project for youth volleyball development, creating a clear competitive platform that gives athletes training goals and motivation to improve skills, while providing opportunities for schools and teams nationwide to meet, exchange experiences, and learn regional competitive standards.

'If this tournament continues annually, it will greatly benefit new athlete development and become an important foundation for Thai volleyball. This isn't just a competition to find winners, but a stage for kids to showcase abilities, gain experience, and prove that rural children's dreams can also reach the national level.'

The national boys' finals group stage runs November 12-17, 2026 at Nakhon Ratchasima Municipal Gymnasium, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Group winners and runners-up advance to semifinals for the finals on November 26-27, 2026 at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Central Stadium Gymnasium.