Thailand face Australia in Asian Championship opener
Thailand begin the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship against Australia at 1pm on August 21, with live coverage via AIS Play.
Thailand’s women’s national volleyball team will face Australia at 1pm on Friday (August 21) in their opening match of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship.
The 23rd AVC Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship will be held from August 21–30 at the Tianjin Olympic Center Gymnasium in Tianjin, China, bringing together 12 of Asia’s leading teams.
The tournament carries significant qualification implications. The champions will automatically qualify for the women’s volleyball competition at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, while the top three teams will earn places at the 2027 Women’s Volleyball World Championship.
Thailand hold clear advantage in rankings
Thailand enter the competition ranked 17th in the world with 189.26 ranking points. They are the third-highest-ranked Asian side in the tournament, behind Japan and China.
Australia are ranked 80th with 46.67 points, leaving a difference of 63 places and more than 142 ranking points between the two teams.
Thailand also have a commanding head-to-head record against Australia. In five senior international meetings verified since 2013, Thailand have won every match without dropping a set.
Their previous meetings were:
- 2013 Asian Championship: Thailand won 3-0, 25-16, 25-17, 25-14
- 2018 AVC Cup: Thailand won 3-0, 25-20, 25-21, 25-13
- 2020 Asian Olympic qualifier: Thailand won 3-0, 25-12, 25-15, 25-13
- 2022 AVC Cup: Thailand won 3-0, 25-9, 27-25, 25-13
- 2023 Asian Championship: Thailand won 3-0, 25-14, 25-16, 25-22
Thailand squad for Asian Championship
Thailand’s 14-player squad comprises Pornpun Guedpard, Natthanicha Jaisaen, Thatdao Nuekjang, Kaewkalaya Kamulthala, Wimonrat Thanapan, Kanyarat Khunmuang, Ajcharaporn Kongyot, Sasipapron Janthawisut, Chatchu-on Moksri, Warisara Seetaloed, Jidapa Nahuanong, Pimpichaya Kokram, Piyanut Pannoy and Kalyarat Khamwong.
Thailand’s Pool B schedule
Friday, August 21
1pm: Thailand v Australia
Monday, August 24
2pm: Thailand v Indonesia
Tuesday, August 25
9am: Thailand v Kazakhstan
Free live coverage of Thailand’s opening match against Australia will be available on MONOMAX Sports through AIS Play.
