Thailand Faces Australia in Asian Women's Volleyball Championship
Thailand's women's volleyball team faces Australia on August 21 in the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, with the tournament winner earning an automatic spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Thailand's women's volleyball team will face Australia on August 21 at 1:00 PM in Group B action of the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship, held at the Tianjin Olympic Center Gymnasium in Tianjin, China, running through August 30. Twelve nations are competing, and Thailand's 14-player roster is led by captain Pornpimol Kerdpracha, alongside players including Nattanichcha Jaisaen, Piyanuch Paennoi, Kalyarat Kamvong, Jidapha Nahuahong, Taddao Nukjaeng, Wimonrat Thanaphun, Kanyarat Khunmuang, Kaewkalya Kamultala, Pimpichaya Kokram, Chatchuon Moksor, Siphaporn Chantvisut, and Ajcharaporn Kongyos.
Thailand competes in Group B alongside Australia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan, with matches scheduled for August 21 against Australia, August 24 against Indonesia, and August 25 against Kazakhstan. Fans can watch live on Monomax Sports Channel 29 (free-to-air) or Monomax.
Captain Pornpimol Kerdpracha stated the team's sole objective is the championship. The 2026 tournament holds significant importance, as the champion receives an automatic quota to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, while the top three finishers earn qualification for the 2027 Women's Volleyball World Championship.
