Bangkok: The atmosphere before the 2025 Women's Volleyball World Championship match between the Thai national team and Egypt was lively. Many Thai volleyball fans came to watch the match. Before the match, they participated in games, painted their faces in the colors of the national flag, and purchased Thai national team shirts. Volleyball fans eagerly anticipated the Thai women's volleyball team's match and cheered them on, confident that the Thai women's team would have an enjoyable match and secure victory.
According to Thai News Agency, the FIVB Women's World Championship 2025 will be held from August 22 to September 7, with 32 teams from around the world participating. Thailand will host four tournaments in four provinces: Bangkok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phuket, and Chiang Mai. The competition will be divided into eight groups of four teams each, with the top two teams advancing to the round of 16.
The Thai women's team is in Group A with Egypt, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Their first game is against Egypt at 8:30 p.m. at the Indoor Stadium, Huamark. The Thai women's team, ranked 21st in the world, is led by "Coach Oat" Kiattipong Rachatakraingkrai and features key players such as Chatchu-on Moksri, Atcharaporn Kongyot, and Pimpichaya Kokram.
The Egyptian women's team, ranked 54th in the world, is competing in the world championship for the first time in 20 years after winning the 2023 African Women's Volleyball Championship. The team is led by Emad El-Din Mohamed Hassan Nawar, with captain Sarah Amin Ahmed and star outside hitter Nada Ahmed Hussamelden as the main stars.
This match marks the first time the Thai and Egyptian national teams have met, creating a historic event for volleyball fans. The Indoor Stadium Huamark, with a capacity of 6,000 seats, has drawn a large crowd eager to witness the game.
Cheering for the Thai women's volleyball team with all their heart, Mr. Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, invited fellow members of the ministry to come out and support the team, encouraging volleyball fans to send their support and cheer for the Thai women's volleyball team.