Thatdao Nuekjang (front) and Natthanicha Jaisaen of Thailand block the ball during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Players of Japan celebrate victory after the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

Shimamura Haruyo (2nd L) of Japan spikes the ball during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Thatdao Nuekjang (2nd L) of Thailand saves a ball during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Players of Japan celebrate scoring during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Players of Thailand celebrate scoring during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Seki Nanami (top C) and Airi Miyabe (top R) of Japan block the ball during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)

Shimamura Haruyo (L) and Sato Yoshino (C) of Japan block the ball during the Round of 16 match between Japan and Thailand at the Volleyball Women’s World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Hou Zhaokang)

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