Tianjin: Coach Ott is ready to test his game-changing skills against Japan. "Chompoo" Pornpan revealed that the Thai women's volleyball team is intensely practicing defensive play before facing Japan in the semi-finals of the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship today.
According to Thai News Agency, the AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship 2026 semi-final match between Thailand, ranked 17th in the world, and Japan, ranked 6th in the world, is underway. The game is scheduled for today at 4:15 PM Thailand time. Yesterday, the Thai women's volleyball team continued their training in Tianjin, China, with Head Coach Kiattipong Ratchatagriengkrai focusing on ball control, serving, receiving, blocking, and offensive plays. Quick hitter Taddao Nuekjaeng is recovering well from a left ankle injury and is regaining confidence in putting weight on it.
Coach Ott revealed that following the team meeting, the strategies discussed were applied during training sessions. He emphasized that the athletes are in good physical and mental condition, dedicated to training, and have a clear understanding of the game plan ahead of the match against Japan.
Team captain "Chompoo" Pornpan Guedprach shared that the team concentrated on defensive training before the match against Japan, believing that a robust defense is the key to a strong offense. The Thai women's volleyball team will face Japan in the semi-finals of the Asian Championship today at 4:15 PM Thailand time. The winner of this tournament will secure a spot in the 2026 Olympic Games.