India will take on Thailand in the men’s 5th-place match at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, October 3, with both teams looking to finish their campaigns on a positive note.
India booked their place in the fifth-place match with a 3-1 victory over South Korea, winning 25-16, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23. After dropping the third set, India held their nerve in the fourth to close out the match and set up the meeting with Thailand.
Thailand, meanwhile, earned their place in the fifth-place playoff after beating Qatar 3-1 in their classification match. Thailand won 25-20, 25-19, 21-25, 25-21 to move into the contest against India.
The match gives India another chance to end the tournament with a strong result. With neither side in contention for a medal, the focus will be on finishing fifth and carrying momentum into the final match of their Asian Games campaign.
India vs Thailand Asian Games 2026 Men’s Volleyball Match Time
The India vs Thailand men’s volleyball 5th-place match will be played on Saturday, October 3.
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Match: India vs Thailand
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Event: Men’s Volleyball, 5th-place match
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Date: October 3, 2026
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Time: 9:30 AM IST
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Venue: Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Gymnasium, Japan
The scheduled start time is 9:30 AM IST, which is 1:00 PM local time in Japan.
Where to watch India vs Thailand Asian Games 2026 Volleyball?
Indian viewers can watch the Asian Games 2026 volleyball action live on Sony Sports Network. The online live stream will be available on Sony LIV through its app and website.
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Live streaming: Sony LIV
India vs Thailand Live Asian Games 2026 Volleyball Live Streaming in Thailand
Viewers in Thailand can follow the match through AIS PLAY, which has been listed as the broadcast platform for Thailand’s men’s volleyball 5th-place playoff.
