Thai Women's Sepak Takraw Team Defeats Philippines at Asian Games
Thailand's women's sepak takraw team bounced back from a loss to Vietnam by beating the Philippines 2-0 at the Asian Games in Nagoya. The victory, with set scores of 15-7 and 15-6, puts the Thai squad back in contention for the gold medal. Thailand will now play India on October 2 at 07:00, needing a win to finish second in the group and advance to the semifinals.
The Thailand women's sepak takraw team defeated the Philippines 2-0, winning the sets 15-7 and 15-6, at the 20th Asian Games held at Nagoya City Mizuhō Park Gymnasium on October 1. The win, powered by Varasmee Thongsoht, Samaree Prauprak, Wipada Chitponnav, and Rachanikorn Saeheng, revives Thailand's title hopes after an earlier loss to Vietnam. With one win and one loss, Thailand will face India on October 2 at 07:00; a victory would secure second place in the group and a direct berth in the semifinals.