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Thailand U17 Volleyball Team Defeats Chile at World Championship

Thailand's U17 women's volleyball team rebounded from an opening loss to defeat hosts Chile 3-1 at the FIVB World Championship, with captain Jamikorn Kankaew scoring 20 points in the comeback victory.

8 Aug Khaosod

Thailand's U17 women's volleyball team bounced back from their opening defeat to beat hosts Chile 3-1 at the FIVB U17 Women's Volleyball World Championship on 8 August 2026. Thailand lost the opening set 19-25 but recovered to win the next three sets 25-20, 25-17 and 25-15. The Thai team had opened their campaign with a 0-3 loss to Turkey but showed improved form and confidence against Chile. Captain Jamikorn Kankaew led Thailand with 20 points, while Natthamon Ajakchue contributed 18 points. Thailand are in Group A alongside the United States, Czech Republic, Turkey, Egypt and Chile. Thailand will face the Czech Republic at 04:00 on 9 August.

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