# Japan advances to Asian Volleyball semifinals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-womens-volleyball-olympic-bid > Updated: 2026-08-25T05:49:14.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 6. Japan’s women’s volleyball team has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in Tianjin, China, moving one step closer to qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In the quarterfinal match, Japan defeated Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-14, 25-21, 25-13), maintaining a perfect record throughout the tournament. Yukiko Wada led the scoring with 19 points, supported by captain Mayu Ishikawa, who contributed 14 points. This victory follows a dominant preliminary round where Japan finished as the 2nd seed after winning all three matches in straight sets. Japan is now scheduled to face defending champion Thailand in the semifinals on August 29. Thailand secured their spot in the final four by defeating South Korea 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-21), led by Pimpichaya Kokram’s 19 points. Other quarterfinal results included China defeating Taiwan and Indonesia being eliminated by Iran. Indonesia had previously secured a quarterfinal spot with a 3-0 victory over Australia before losing 1-3 to Iran. Beyond the opportunity to secure a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the tournament also serves as a qualification path for the 2027 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: AVC Women's Continental Championship: Indonesia eliminated by Iran At the 2026 AVC Women's Continental Championship, Indonesia was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Iran, while Japan and Thailand advanced to the semi-finals. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-womens-volleyball-team-faces-taiwan-in-championship-quarterfinals ### 2026-08-21: Japan women's volleyball team advances to Asian Championship quarterfinals Japan's women's volleyball team advanced to the Asian Championship quarterfinals with a 3-0 win over South Korea, moving closer to qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-womens-volleyball-team-begins-asian-championship-pursuit-of-olympic-qualification ### 2026-08-19: Japan women's volleyball team wins opening match at Asian Championship Japan's women's volleyball team won its opening match against Hong Kong at the Asian Championship in Tianjin, moving closer to qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-womens-volleyball-targets-asian-championship-title-for-olympic-qualification ### 2026-08-12: Women's national volleyball teams compete in Asian championships Chinese Taipei's women's volleyball team defeated Macau in their opening Asian Eastern Zone match, while Japan's national team prepared for the Asian Championship to vie for 2028 Olympic qualification. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/womens-national-volleyball-teams-compete-in-asian-championships ### 2026-07-29: Japan, China battle for 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Olympic berth The 2026 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship in Tianjin (Aug 21‑30) pits Japan, China, South Korea and others for a direct 2028 Los Angeles Olympic berth and World Cup spots. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-china-battle-for-2026-asian-womens-volleyball-olympic-berth ### 2026-07-24: Japan women's volleyball team aims for Asian title after Nations League loss Japan's women’s volleyball team, after a 1‑3 loss to Brazil in the Nations League, refocuses on the Asian Championships in Tianjin, where the winner earns a 2028 Olympic spot. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-womens-volleyball-team-aims-for-asian-title-after-nations-league-loss --- Cite as: Japan advances to Asian Volleyball semifinals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-womens-volleyball-olympic-bid