KATHMANDU: The Nepali national women’s volleyball team is set to face Indonesia in their second match of the 20th Asian Games in Japan on Thursday.
The match will be held at the Park Arena in Komaki, starting at 4 p.m. Nepal is seeking its first victory in the tournament after suffering a 3-0 straight-set defeat against host nation Japan on Wednesday. Currently placed in Group A, the team is aiming for a strong comeback to secure a win against Indonesia.
According to the latest FIVB world rankings, Indonesia holds the 53rd position, while Nepal is ranked 69th. This marks the second consecutive appearance for the Nepali women’s volleyball team at the Asian Games.
In the previous 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023, Nepal finished in 11th place.
