Thailand Won Fifth Straight Sepaktakraw Gold
Thailand defeated South Korea in the women’s team regu final match at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Volleyball
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Thailand secured its fifth consecutive gold medal in the women's team regu sepaktakraw event by defeating South Korea in the final match. South Korea claimed the silver medal, marking the nation's third consecutive podium finish in this event.
Why it matters
The result reinforces the regional dominance of Thailand in sepaktakraw, a traditional sport where teams of three coordinate as striker, feeder, and server. For South Korea, the loss extends a consistent but secondary position behind the reigning champions.
Thailand won the final 15-13, 15-5 in the first match and 15-7, 15-6 in the second. South Korea lost despite holding a 13-12 lead in the opening set.
The players
Thailand
Thailand is a dominant nation in the sport of sepaktakraw and has consistently secured gold medals in international competition.
South Korea
South Korea is a competitive force in Asian Games sepaktakraw and has earned three consecutive silver medals.
The details
Regu matches utilize three players per side consisting of a striker, feeder, and server. Thailand maintained its performance edge throughout the contest to secure the victory at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium.
Timeline
The gold medal match occurred on Sept. 25, 2026.
Men's regu and women's doubles finals are scheduled for Sept. 29, 2026.
Men's and women's quadrant finals take place on Oct. 3, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This final match solidifies the established hierarchy in international sepaktakraw heading into the final stages of the 2026 Asian Games. The result preserves the status quo for both nations as they transition toward upcoming quadrant and doubles events.
South Korea has secured its third consecutive silver medal in this event, confirming their position as the second-ranked team in the tournament hierarchy. Thailand's 2-0 sweep continues their five-tournament gold medal run, demonstrating superior consistency in server and feeder execution.
The takeaway
Thailand continues to set the gold standard in competitive sepaktakraw through deep roster consistency. Fans looking to follow the sport should observe how these teams transition their specific roles of server, feeder, and striker into the upcoming quadrant and doubles formats.
What happens next
The men's regu and women's doubles finals occur on Sept. 29, 2026, while the men's and women's quadrant finals follow on Oct. 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on regional sports competitions, visit the /sports/volleyball/ section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Yonhap News Agency.
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