Thailand Volleyball Captain Eyes Olympic Qualification as Main Goal
Thailand's women's volleyball captain Pornpun Koedpracha says Olympic qualification is the team's primary goal after finishing 14th at the 2026 VNL competition. The squad aims to build on lessons from the tournament to achieve their Olympic
Thai national women's volleyball team captain Pornpun Koedpracha spoke out after the 2026 VNL competition concluded, reaffirming the squad's primary objective: securing a spot at the Olympic Games. The Thai team finished 14th in the standings with a record of 3 wins and 9 losses for 12 points. Coach Kiatpong Ratchatakrien led the team back to Thailand, where Thai Volleyball Association president Somporn Chaibangyang welcomed them home.
Team captain Pornpun emphasized that the final week of competition went according to plan, with the team winning one match and playing competitively in several others. She noted that all players performed well and the team must carry forward the valuable experience gained from this tournament.
"Our ultimate goal is to qualify for the Olympic Games, and if we succeed in that, winning a medal at the Asian Games should follow naturally," she said.
