Thailand men’s volleyball team falls to Iran at Asian Games

AICHI, Japan — In a disappointing display on 28 September, Thailand's men's volleyball team bowed out to defending champions Iran in Group B of the 20th Asian Games, held in Japan. The Thai squad, seeded 52nd in the world, faced off against Iran, the reigning champions and three-time Asian Games gold medalists, who are currently ranked 19th globally.

Head coach Park Ki-won of South Korea selected a starting lineup that included Thuppradit Phraphut, Suwit Mahasiri-yothin, Boonyarit Wongthorn, Kiatphum Ramsin, Anurak Phanram, and Chaiwat Thungkam, with Nakarin Inthanou serving as libero. Despite a valiant effort, the Thai team fell short, losing 0-3 to Iran, with the scorelines reading 25-18, 25-18, and 25-15.

Currently sitting at third place in Group B with 2 points from two matches, Iran's triumphs brought them to the summit with 6 points after two victories. The Thai team faces their final Group B match against Kyrgyzstan on 29 September at 08:00 local time.