Canada falls 3-1 to host Thailand in women's Volleyball Nations League

Volleyball Canada's logo is seen on a shirt during in Volleyball Nations League action against Germany, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

BANGKOK — Canada’s women’s volleyball team fell 3-1 to host Thailand in Volleyball Nations League play on Saturday.

Canada dropped the opening set 25-21 before evening the match with a 25-22 victory in the second. Thailand responded by taking the next two sets 25-18 and 25-20.

Thailand held advantages in attack points (55-47), aces (6-4) and points off errors, capitalizing on 29 Canadian errors compared with 16 of its own. Canada led in blocks (17-7).

The Canadian women are now 2-1 in Week 2 of VNL action and 4-3 overall after opening the tournament with a 2-2 record in Quebec City earlier this month.

Canada sits seventh in the VNL standings and wraps up Week 2 play Sunday against Poland.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2026.

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