Thai Women's Sepaktakraw Team Wins King's Cup Championship
Thailand's women's sepaktakraw team won the King's Cup Championship at the 39th ISTAF World Championship, defeating Vietnam 2-0 in the finals held at Fashion Island on August 10.
Thailand's women's sepaktakraw team showcased strong form to defeat Vietnam and clinch the championship title at the 39th ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 King's Cup, held at Fashion Island on August 10.
In the first match of the women's team competition finals, Thai players Niphaphorn Salubpol (server), Masya Duangsri (setter), and Wilaiwanna Kotprohm (spiker) performed excellently, winning the opening set 15-7 for a 1-0 set advantage. In the second set, Vietnam responded well by introducing their spiker to counter-attack, pulling the score even at 14-14. However, Thailand scored three consecutive points to win 17-14, taking the first unit match 2-0 sets.
Moving to the second unit, Thailand fielded Wipada Jitphon (server), Paphannin Sihanok (setter), Somruedee Prupruk (striker), and Rachmee Thongsoet (backup striker). Thailand dominated the first set, winning 15-12 for a 1-0 lead. Although Vietnam attempted a comeback in the following set, their serves lacked precision, allowing Thailand to secure another 15-11 victory and take the match 2-0 sets.
With this result, Thailand defeated Vietnam 2-0 overall to win the women's team championship at the 39th ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 King's Cup.
