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Spikers scent Olympics after Peru win
May 26, 2012 1:00 am

Spikers scent Olympics after Peru win

The Thai women's volleyball team powered past Latin champs Peru in straight sets, 25-19 25-19 25-20, to capture their third win at the World Olympic Qualification Tournament and brighten their chances of an Olympics berth.

Tammy sole Thai at the French Open
May 25, 2012 1:00 am

Tammy sole Thai at the French Open

Noppawan Lertcheewakarn's bid for a French Open berth collapsed early in Paris after she was outclassed by Switzerland's Stefanie Voegele 6-0 6-4 in Wednesday's opening round of the women's qualifying.

Latin champs Peru in Thai spikers' sights
May 25, 2012 1:00 am

Latin champs Peru in Thai spikers' sights

Thai head coach Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai is confident his team can cruise past Latin Cup champs Peru in their fifth match of the World Women's Volleyball Olympic Qualification Tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

Asian Dream's stars deliver real hope for young Thai players
May 25, 2012 1:00 am

Asian Dream's stars deliver real hope for young Thai players

South Korean soccer star Park Jisung's first visit to Thailand may have only lasted a few days but the brief experience will linger long in his memory following the tremendous success of his Asian Dream Cup project.

Thai spikers blunted by clinical Japan
May 23, 2012 1:00 am

Thai spikers blunted by clinical Japan

The Thai women's volleyball team failed to follow up on their stunning victory over European champs Serbia, going down to hosts and world No 3 Japan in straight sets in the World Olympic Qualification Tournament at the Tokyo Metropolitan...

Danai takes early holiday in Paris
May 23, 2012 1:00 am

Danai takes early holiday in Paris

Danai Udomchoke's return to Paris after five years away turned ugly yesterday after he managed to win just one game against Argentina's Martin Alund in a first-round defeat in the French Open qualifiers.

IronKids make a big splash
May 23, 2012 1:00 am

IronKids make a big splash

The IronKids Phuket 2012 series saw 79 children from kindergarten age to high-school seniors battle for supremacy at the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club (TSLC).

Rio Ferdinand to kick off in Bangkok today
May 23, 2012 1:00 am

Rio Ferdinand to kick off in Bangkok today

England defender Rio Ferdinand is set to make a surprise appearance in Thailand, featuring in the Asian Dream Cup charity match along with his Manchester United team-mate Park Ji-sung at Muang Thong United's home ground today.

Thai spikers told to find killer instinct
May 22, 2012 1:00 am

Thai spikers told to find killer instinct

Tokyo - After making headlines with their win against European champs Serbia, the Thai women's volleyball team now have a higher target - to stun hosts Japan.

Feem looks to build on storming 9th place
May 22, 2012 1:00 am

Feem looks to build on storming 9th place

After a miserable start to his Moto2 campaign, Thai rider Ratthapark "Feem" Wilairot can now build on the momentum generated from his ninth place finish at the French Grand Prix, which earned him his first points of the season.