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Belgians halt Thailand’s fantastic run in Ankara

Making a point: Thailand players celebrate after scoring during their match against Belgium in Ankara. (Photo: volleyballworld.com)

Thailand suffered their first loss of the opening week of the 2022 Volleyball Women’s Nations League in Ankara on Saturday.

After winning their first two games earlier in the week, Thailand, led by captain Pornpun Guedpard, lost to 13th-ranked Belgium 2-3 (22-25, 25-18, 25-23, 21-25, 13-15) in Pool 2.

Thailand, who are ranked 15th in the world, had beaten Bulgaria (3-0) and stunned Serbia (3-2) in their first two games on Tuesday and Thursday.

Thailand are now fifth in the 16-team standings with six points. Brazil, who are in Pool 1, are on top with nine points after three straight wins. Serbia are…

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