Thailand’s youth beach volleyball teams showcased exceptional talent at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, earning silver medals in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions. The tournament, held in Sama Bay, featured a competitive field with 11 girls' and 12 boys' teams from 13 countries, emphasizing the rapid growth of youth volleyball across Asia.
Girls’ Team Performance
The Thai duo of Natthawiw Khampila and Butsaba Hanmon demonstrated their dominance by winning seven consecutive matches without dropping a set. Their semifinal victory over Kazakhstan confirmed their prowess. In the final, they engaged in a thrilling three-set duel against China’s Zhuang Ming and Fan Yuhan, narrowly missing gold with a score of 19-21, 21-12, 16-14.
Boys’ Team Performance
Kittiwat Suwansirirat and Boonyarit Maneewan mirrored the girls’ performance, going undefeated into the final and dominating every matchup in straight sets. The pair encountered fierce resistance in the final, eventually losing to Kazakhstan’s Alikhan Agabek and Orazali Sagynysh with a hard-fought 21-15, 23-21 result.
Medal Rundown
- Girls’ Gold: China
- Girls’ Silver: Thailand
- Girls’ Bronze: Kazakhstan
- Boys’ Gold: Kazakhstan
- Boys’ Silver: Thailand
- Boys’ Bronze: Indonesia
The impressive performances underline the effectiveness of the FIVB’s Volleyball Empowerment programme, which continues to strengthen global federations through high-level coaching and equipment support. The progress seen at this championship hints at a bright future for youth athletes across Asia and reinforces Thailand’s emerging status in beach volleyball.
