Thai Women’s Volleyball Team Prepares for 2025 Nations League with Intensive Practice

Beijing: The Thai women's volleyball team is gearing up for the first field of the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League in Beijing, People's Republic of China, with an intensive training regimen. "Coach Oat," Kiatipong Rachatakeangkrai, has been leading the preparations, focusing on mental and physical readiness. The team is practicing at the Beijing Volleyball Club training center, where players engage in meditation to sharpen their focus before training sessions. According to Thai News Agency, the training routine includes dividing the team into groups to play games and refine their skills in receiving the first ball to the setter. This practice is supported by Feng Kun, Coach Oat's wife and team manager, who assists in training. The sessions last for two hours, emphasizing strategic gameplay and coordination. The Thai women's team is set to compete in the 1st week of the league, with matches scheduled against Poland on June 4th at 3:00 PM, Belgium on June 5th at 3:00 PM, Turkey on June 6th at 7:30 PM, and France on June 8th at 3:00 PM. In other sports news, the "2025 KOREA BMX RACING CUP C1" was held at the World Cycling Training Center in South Korea. "Ae" Sgt. Komet Sukprasert, representing Thailand in the 33rd SEA Games, secured a gold medal in the men's public category, achieving a full score of 100 from the International Cycling Union (UCI). Sgt. Chutikarn Kitwanichsathian earned a bronze medal in the women's public category. Additionally, Thai cyclists excelled in various categories, with Khemika Srisopa and Hathaiphet Jaisawang winning gold and silver respectively in the under 23 female category. Phaphada Krongprong claimed a silver medal in the youth female category, while Phutthaphum Nakpan took bronze in the youth male category.