Vietnam's U18 Women's Volleyball Team Falls to Thailand in Finals
In a disappointing finale, Vietnam's U18 women's volleyball team was defeated by Thailand with a score of

On August 2, 2026, Thailand's women's volleyball team showcased their dominance by defeating Vietnam 3-0 in the final match of the first leg of the SEA V.Cup 2026. The sets concluded with scores of 25-18, 25-17, and 25-14, reflecting Thailand's superior performance throughout the match.
In the first set, Thailand quickly established a lead, leveraging strong serves and effective attacks from players like Sasipaporn and Kanyarat. Despite efforts from Vietnam’s Thanh Thúy and Như Quỳnh to keep pace, Vietnam struggled with their reception and ultimately lost the set 18-25.
The second set saw a slight improvement from the Vietnamese team, who managed to tie the score at 7-7 and narrow the gap to 14-16. However, Thailand's experience and composure allowed them to secure another victory, finishing the set 25-17.
The third set was marked by Thailand's overwhelming presence, with solid blocking and diverse attacking strategies leading to a convincing 25-14 win. This final score capped off a flawless performance for Thailand, who emerged as champions of the first leg of the SEA V.Cup 2026.
With this victory, Thailand completed the leg with an unbeaten record, while Vietnam claimed the runner-up position after securing two wins against the Philippines and Indonesia. The Vietnamese team will have a brief respite before heading to Thailand for the second leg of the tournament.