Historic Olympic Games qualification caps Thailand’s volleyball rise, China’s fall

Aug 31, 2026

Thailand’s victory over China in the final of the Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship earned them their first-ever Olympics spot, underscoring both the former’s tactical ascension and deepening concerns over the latter’s future. The hosts led 2-1 in Tianjin, before Thailand rallied to win 3-2 and complete 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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