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Thai men’s team regu reach Asian Games semifinals as Group A winners

NAGOYA — 27 September 2026, Thailand’s men’s team regu secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Games after beating the Philippines and Japan to finish top of Group A on Saturday. Following disappointment in the men’s team event, where Thailand lost to Malaysia in the final, the Thai sepak takraw squad returned […] The post Thai men’s team regu reach Asian Games semifinals as Group A…

Thai men’s team regu reach Asian Games semifinals as Group A winners

NAGOYA — On 27 September 2026, Thailand's men's sepak takraw team secured their place in the Asian Games semifinals after finishing at the top of Group A, following wins over the Philippines and Japan. This marked a turnaround for the Thai team, following a loss to Malaysia in the men's team final earlier in the competition. The Thai squad returned to action on the same day, participating in two group matches.

In their opening match, Thailand defeated the Philippines 15-11, 15-7. In their subsequent match against Japan, Thailand emerged victorious 2-1, winning 15-9, 16-17, 15-9. With two wins, Thailand claimed the Group A title and advanced to the semifinals. They will face the second-placed team from Group B, comprising Malaysia, Vietnam, and Myanmar, in the semifinal on 28 September.

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