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Thailand Crushes Australia in Women's Volleyball Championship Opener

Thailand swept Australia 3-0 in their opening match of the 2026 AVC Women's Continental Championship in China, where the tournament winner earns a spot at the 2028 Olympics.

21 Aug Khaosod

Thailand's women's volleyball team swept Australia 3-0 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 AVC Women's Continental Championship in China. The tournament runs from August 21-30 in Tianjin, with the champion earning automatic qualification to the 2028 Olympic Games.

On August 21 at Tianjin Olympic Center Gymnasium, Thailand, ranked 17th globally and a three-time Asian champion, faced Australia, ranked 80th in the world. Coach Att Kiatpongsak deployed his full-strength roster and dominated the match, winning sets 25-15, 25-15, and 25-18.

Thailand's next match is against Indonesia on August 24 at 2:00 p.m. Thailand time, with coverage on Monomax Sports.

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