{
  "id": 3704947,
  "title": "Thailand sweep South Korea 3-0 to reach AVC Women’s Continental Championship semifinals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/thailand-sweep-south-korea-3-0-to-reach-avc-womens-continental",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T08:03:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/08/27/thailand-sweep-south-korea-3-0-to-reach-avc-womens-continental-championship-semifinals/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tianjin, China - On the 27th of August, 2026, Thailand's women's volleyball team secured a 3-0 victory over South Korea, advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 AVC Women’s Continental Championship. This win solidifies their position as a strong contender in the tournament.\n\nThailand had won four out of their last five matches against South Korea, but in their most recent showdown, South Korea emerged victorious in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League in Brazil, winning 3-1. For their quarterfinal match, head coach Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai opted for a strong lineup, including players like Chatchu-on Moksri, Pimpichaya Kokram, Kaewkalaya Kamulthala, Thatdao Nuekjang, Pornpun Guedpard, and Sasipaporn Janthawisut. Piyanut Pannoy was assigned as the libero for Thailand.\n\nThailand showcased their dominance throughout the game, clinching the victory in straight sets - 25-20, 25-18, and 25-21. This triumph not only ensured their advancement to the semifinals but also sets the stage for an exciting upcoming clash. They will face the winner of the quarterfinal match between Japan and Chinese Taipei, set to take place at 17:00.\n\nAs Thailand gears up for the next round, they aim to capitalize on their current winning momentum and push forward towards the championship final. The match against South Korea was the first report on Khaosod English.",
  "summary": "TIANJIN, China — 27 August 2026, Thailand’s women’s volleyball team advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 AVC Women’s Continental Championship after defeating South Korea 3-0 in the quarterfinals in Tianjin, China. Thailand had won four of their previous five meetings with South Korea. However, South Korea claimed victory in their most recent encounter, beating […] The post Thailand sweep South…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}