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Thai Women’s Water Polo Team Arrives in Japan for 2026 Asian Games
The Thai national women's water polo team has arrived in Japan to compete in the 2026 Asian Games, facing a challenging opening match against the host nation.
The Thai women’s water polo team has officially arrived in Japan to begin final preparations for the 2026 Asian Games. Before their departure, representatives from the Thailand Swimming Association, including Vice President General Phetcharat Limprasert and Water Polo Committee Chairman Sueb Chaiya, met with the athletes to offer encouragement.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 20 to 24, 2026, at the Nagoya Gymnasium Rainbow Pool. Six nations are participating in the competition: Japan, China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Singapore, and Thailand. The event will follow a round-robin format, where the team with the best overall performance will secure the gold medal.
According to Thana-wit Thosakul, Secretary-General of the Thailand Swimming Association, the Thai team—who hold the title of SEA Games champions—faces a difficult start. They have been selected to play in the tournament's opening match against the host nation, Japan, on September 20.
For residents and travelers in the Nagoya area, this event highlights a significant regional sporting gathering. While the schedule for the opening match is set, the final outcomes of the round-robin tournament remain to be determined as the teams compete for the podium. Further details regarding ticket availability or specific match times beyond the opening day have not been provided in the current report.
