Thailand’s victory over China in the final of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship earned them first-ever Olympics spot, underscoring both the former’s tactical ascension and deepening concerns over the latter’s future. The hosts recovered from 2-1 down in Bangkok to beat China 3-2 in Bangkok, completing a clean sweep of Asian powerhouses, with victories over South Korea and Japan coming in the lead up to Sunday’s triumph. Qualification for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles comes 47 years after...
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August 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Historic Olympic Games qualification caps Thailand’s volleyball rise, China’s fall
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