الوسم: Manila
Japan volleyball star Ran Takahashi arrives in Manila
Japanese volleyball star Ran Takahashi upon his arrival in Manila. –AKARI VIDEO MANILA, Philippines — Japanese volleyball star Ran Takahashi landed in Manila Thursday on the eve of his meet and greet with Filipino volleyball fans. PVL team Akari, the local brand that tapped Takahashi as local ambassador, shared a video of the Ryujin Nippon…
Read MoreUSA stars rave about VNL Manila stint, relish Filipino crowd
USA’s Taylor Averill during a game against Japan in the VNL Manila leg.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philipines — Having a blast in their first time playing in Manila in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) was an understatement for USA stars Taylor Averill and Erik Shoji. Averill, who expressed his love to Filipino fans on his social…
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Japan beats USA for first time in Manila finale
Japan’s Kento Miyaura flexes his muscles during a game against USA in the VNL 2024 in Manila.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — With both teams fielding their bench in a much-anticipated final game in Manila, Japan got the better of USA, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, to end the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week 3 on a high…
Read MoreExperience makes USA’s Manila stint a ‘great success’
USA huddles during a timeout in a VNL 2024 game against Japan.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Team USA captain Micah Christenson had a first Manila trip to remember despite the Americans missing the Final Eight of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). The United States wrapped up its campaign in Manila with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-19…
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Germany sets focus on Olympics as Manila stint ends
Germany celebrates during a VNL match.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Germany ended its Volleyball Nations League (VNL) stint with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 victory over Iran as it shifts its focus to the Paris Olympics on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Moritz Karlitzek delivered the goods for the Germans with 21 points off 17…
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Canada sweeps Manila leg but coach wants more
Stephen Maar and Canada celebrate a point against Netherlands in the VNL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Canada may have swept four matches in the Manila Leg to book a spot in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Final Eight but it wasn’t perfect for coach Tuomas Sammelvuo as he urges his wards to stay hungry. Canada…
Read MoreJapan’s Ran Takahashi leaves Manila to treat knee injury
FILE–Japan’s Ran Takahashi during a VNL 2024 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Japan star Ran Takahashi has already departed Manila to treat his nagging knee injury especially the Paris Olympics just a little over a month away, according to Philippine National Volleyball Federation Tats Suzara. Takahashi on Friday was shut down for…
Read MoreTeam USA overcomes Brazil for first win in Manila
Team USA’s TJ Defalco goes for a hit during a VNL 2024 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — TJ Defalco connected to Micah Christenson’s brilliant playmaking as USA earned its first win in Manila after staving off Brazil in five sets, 25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-9, in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Week…
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LIVE UPDATES: VNL 2024 Week 3 Manila June 20
VNL 2024 schedule June 20 11 am – Germany vs Canada 4pm – Iran vs Netherlands 7pm – Brazil vs USA FULL SCHEDULE HERE. VNL Week 3 Update: Germany vs France Germany and Canada kick off the June 20 playdate of the VNL Week 3. PAYONG🔥Florian Krage of Team Germany 🇩🇪 denies Canada's Eric Loeppky
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Team USA faces ‘mountain to climb’ as VNL unfolds in Manila
USA team captain Micah Christenson during a press conference ahead of the VNL Week 3 in Manila. –PNVF PHOTO VNL 2024 schedule: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Team USA braces for a tough climb to the Final Eight of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) as it plays crucial games in its first…
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