The Korean women's regu team in sepak takraw has secured at least a silver medal. They will face Thailand, who defeated Japan, in the finals.
On September 24, the team won against Indonesia with a match score of 2-0 in the semifinals held at the Mizuho Park Gymnasium during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
In the first match, the team took the first set 15-9, establishing an early lead, and won the second set 15-11. In the subsequent match, they lost the first set to Indonesia 13-15 but bounced back to win the second set 15-13 and the third set 15-11, securing their place in the finals.
The regu format consists of teams of three players competing against each other. This tournament featured four countries, with each team playing three matches in a round-robin format. The top two teams advanced to the semifinals. Initially, the tournament planned to award bronze medals to both losing semifinalists, but a separate bronze medal match was arranged for the women's regu to prevent all four teams from winning medals.
The Korean team will face Thailand in the finals. Thailand defeated Japan 2-0 in their semifinal match. The Korean team previously lost to Thailand in the preliminary round, finishing second with two wins and one loss. The finals, scheduled for September 25, will be an opportunity for redemption. The team has previously won silver medals in the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games and the 2022 Hangzhou Games.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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