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Thai Men's Sepaktakraw Team Dominates Vietnam, Advances to World Cup 2026 Semifinals

Thailand's men's sepaktakraw team cruised past Vietnam 2-0 in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals in Malaysia, advancing to the semifinals where they'll face South Korea on May 19.

Thai Men's Sepaktakraw Team Dominates Vietnam, Advances to World Cup 2026 Semifinals
18 May Khaosod

At the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on May 18, Thailand's men's team showcased their superiority in the quarterfinals against Vietnam. The Thai sepaktakraw team delivered an impressive performance, defeating Vietnam 2-0 with set scores of 15-8 and 15-5, advancing to the semifinals. The team recorded five ace serves and 14 spike points in the match. In the next round, Thailand will face South Korea on May 19 at 12:30 p.m.

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National

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Police

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Weather

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National

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Police

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Breaking

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National

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Police

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Community

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