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Bangkok Post – Thais Reach Quarter-Finals in Team Event Competition

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The Thai women’s badminton team achieved a significant milestone by reaching the quarter-finals of the Asia Team Championships 2026 held in Qingdao, China. On Thursday, they showcased remarkable resilience by coming back from a 0-2 deficit to defeat India 3-2, securing their spot in the knockout stage as Group Y winners.

This victory followed their dominant 5-0 win against Myanmar earlier in the tournament. Key players also included Pitchamon Opatniputh and Hathaithip Mijad/Napapakorn Tungkasatan, who contributed crucial victories after two initial losses by Busanan Ongbamrungphan and the doubles pair Tidapron Kleebyeesun/Nattamon Laisuan.

The Thai team’s impressive performance highlights their strong competitive spirit and determination, setting a positive tone for the upcoming rounds in the championships.

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Bangkok Post – Thais make team event quarter-finals

Thai star Pitchamon Opatniputh. (Photo supplied)

The Thai women’s badminton team reached the quarter-finals of the Asia Team Championships 2026 in Qingdao, China on Thursday.

They fought back from 0-2 down to edge India 3-2 to qualify for the knockout stage as Group Y winners with two victories.

Thursday’s victory followed their 5-0 opening win against Myanmar on Tuesday.

Busanan Ongbamrungphan and doubles pair Tidapron Kleebyeesun/Nattamon Laisuan lost the first two rubbers before Pitchamon Opatniputh, Hathaithip Mijad/Napapakorn Tungkasatan and Pornpicha Choeikeewong won the…

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