Fukuoka, MINA – The Thai men’s national volleyball team, having previously been displaced by South Korea, reclaimed the top spot in Pool C of the 2026 AVC Men’s Volleyball Continental tournament on Wednesday after a fierce five-set battle against Chinese Taipei.
Competing in the final Pool C match at the Kitakyushu City General Gymnasium in Fukuoka, Japan, Toopadit Phraput and his teammates secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory (25-23, 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 15-10) over Chinese Taipei.
Thailand had fallen behind 1-2 after dropping the second and third sets. However, the “War Elephants” managed to rally and force a deciding fifth set.
Thai outside hitter Napadet Bhinijdee (9) emerged as the match’s top scorer with 28 points, followed by his teammate Chaiwat Thungkham (26) with 26 points.
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This victory brought Thailand to a total of 7 points, tying them with South Korea. However, Thailand held the advantage in the number of wins across the three group-stage matches.
Thailand reclaimed first place in Pool C, while South Korea dropped to second. Chinese Taipei finished third but qualified for the quarter-finals as one of the best third-placed teams. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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