Bangkok: Volleyball fans flocked to watch the 2025 World Championship Round of 16 match between Thailand and Japan at Indoor Stadium Huamark.

According to Thai News Agency, the FIVB Women's World Championship 2025 at Indoor Stadium Huamark saw the Thai female volleyball players, ranked 18th in the world and 2nd in Group A, take the field against Japan, ranked 5th in the world and the champions of Group H. The atmosphere before the game was lively as fans of both teams participated in games, painted their faces with the national flag, and bought Thai national team shirts. Thai reserve players "Bow" Kanyarat Khunmuang and "Guitar" Warunee Karum signed autographs and took photos before joining to cheer for the Thai team.

Young Bow Kanyarat Khunmuang expressed confidence in her seniors' preparations and encouraged them to do their best. The Thai women's team, under "Coach Oat" Kiattipong Rachatakeangkrai, advanced to this round with 2 wins and 1 loss, securing 7 points. Key players include Chatchu-on Moksri, Atcharaporn Kongyot, among others.

The Japanese team, led by captain Mayu Ishikawa, has a strong lineup with Ishikawa scoring 59 points in the group stage, and star player Yoshino Sato contributing 37 points. Historical statistics show that in the last 5 meetings, Thailand won 1 match while Japan won 4. The most recent encounters saw Japan winning in the 2023 Nations League, and Thailand prevailing in the 2023 Asian Championship.

The match is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. The earlier match concluded with the Netherlands defeating Serbia, advancing to the quarter-finals to face the winner of the Thailand-Japan match.