Thailand Women's Volleyball Takes On China in Asian Games Semifinal
Thailand's unbeaten women's volleyball team takes on China in the Asian Games semifinal on September 21, seeking to extend their dominance after sweeping all group stage and quarterfinal matches.
Thailand's women's volleyball team faces China in the 2026 Asian Games semifinal at 2 p.m. on September 21. The Thai side dominated the group stage, defeating Mongolia 3-0, Kyrgyzstan 3-0, and Chinese Taipei 3-0 without dropping a single set, and won Group C. In the quarterfinals, Thailand beat Indonesia 3-0 with scores of 25-10, 29-27, and 25-16.
Asian Games women's volleyball semifinal schedule: 14:00 — Thailand vs. China 17:20 — South Korea vs. Japan
Live broadcast channels: AIS Play app (channel 901) and PPTV HD.
Coach Kiatpongsa Ratchaterayangkrai, head coach of the Thai national team, acknowledged the challenge ahead, saying China is a world-class team and a tough opponent. "To beat China won't be easy. We must be fully prepared and excellent in every aspect—physically, technically, and mentally. I hope all our athletes give their maximum effort, and the coaching staff will provide full support and strategy for tomorrow's match."
The last meeting between Thailand and China occurred on August 30 in the final of the 2026 AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship, where Thailand impressively defeated China 3-2 in Tianjin.
