De Brito says lady Filipino warriors will come out in AVC ‘wars’

Coach Jorge Souza de Brito Jorge de Brito is in the homestretch as coach of the Philippine women’s national volleyball team. And before he leaves, the Brazilian hopes that he has shown volleyball players in the country the importance of playing for the flag. “[Players] should decide to play since you [have] skills that are…

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Sisi Rondina gets ‘surprise’ PH team call-up for AVC Challenge Cup

Sisi Rondina.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina is set to make her indoor debut for the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the country’s hosting of the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. No rest for Rondina as she shifts her focus to leading the national team, which will…

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Jia De Guzman set for PH team return in AVC Challenge Cup

Jia De Guzman attends Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After a fruitful stint in Japan, Jia De Guzman will play for the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the AVC Challenge Cup from May 22 to 29 at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Arriving in Manila a few days ago, De…

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PH bows out of contention in AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404

The Philippines during a game against Bahrain in the AVC Challenge Cup in Taipei. STROKE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s volleyball team bombed out of contention in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Men after getting swept by Bahrain, 20-25, 17-25, 23-25, in their Final 12 match on Wednesday in Taipei.…

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PH rallies to stun India in five sets, boosts AVC Challenge Cup semis bid – rezal404

Philippine women’s volleyball team in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women. -AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine women’s volleyball team leaned on veteran spikers Aiza Maizo-Pontillas and Shaya Adorador to pull off a 25-22, 26-28, 11-25, 29-27, 18-16 win over India in the 2023 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women at…

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Philippines falls to Indonesia in AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404

Philippines vs Indonesia in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women. -AVC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Indonesia is still a thorn in the side of the Philippine women’s volleyball team as it beat the Filipinos anew, 25-17, 25-20, 25-10, this time in the 2023 AVC Challenge Cup for Women on Tuesday. It was a repeat of the…

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Faith Nisperos, 5 other Akari players lead PH team for AVC Challenge Cup – rezal404

Akari Chargers and coach Jorge Souza de Brito during training. –AKARI PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos and her Akari teammates will represent the Philippine women’s volleyball team in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Challenge Cup for Women in Indonesia from June 18 to 25. Before making her much anticipated pro debut in the Premier…

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