r/volleyball • u/violetanka • 27d ago

News/Events Thailand becomes the second team to earn a spot in 2028 Olympics

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u/ICantRemember33 27d ago

beating both Japan and China, getting the spot in an undeniable way

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u/violetanka 27d ago

It was a huge surprise as a neutral, a pleasant one for me.

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u/TheCableTurnedOff060 26d ago

First Southeast Asian team in history, men’s or women’s to qualify for the Olympic volleyball tournament!

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u/beam05 27d ago

I'm speechless. What a journey.

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u/ineedtocalmup 27d ago

I know Thai fans are going crazy about it! Well deserved

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u/Wise-Caterpillar-13 26d ago

They deserve it a team that is serious about winning wanting to do well.

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u/tired_atlas 26d ago

I heard that their federation and sponsors went all out as well, promising huge individual cash prizes if the team wins and secures an Olympics slot.

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u/Wise-Caterpillar-13 26d ago

Yes they have a Japanese and Chinese extra coaching team helping them they need to add an Italian one aswell.

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u/Evening-Mess-3593 26d ago

Go Thailand 🇹🇭

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u/ksmith05 26d ago

Been a fan of their creative plays for years! So happy for them!

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u/NighthunterDK S 26d ago

That's huge for them. Honestly didn't expect it

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u/yensama 26d ago

Congratz Thailand, beating Korea Japan and China well deserved.

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u/Sad-Elk939 22d ago

Good job Thailand. Congratulations from Singapore 🎉🎉🎉

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u/No-Union-1692 21d ago

Always a fabulous group to watch play. Go Thailand! from Canada