Czechia wins Challenger Cup, earns VNL spot with near-perfect run

Czechia is crowned FIVB Challenger Cup champion.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Czechia topped Puerto Rico, 25-23, 25-20, 18-25, 25-18, to reign supreme in the 2024 FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Opposite hitter Gabriela Orvosova hammered out 25 points on 23 hits and two blocks as Czechia also booked…

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Czechia sets up Challenger Cup Final vs Puerto Rico for VNL spot

Czechia celebrates a point against Vietnam during a FIVB Challenger Cup game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — A new Volleyball Nations League participant will debut next year as Czechia and Puerto Rico clash in the gold medal match of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup on Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Czechia sent Vietnam crashing…

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After VNL success, PH plays host anew as Challenger Cup fires off

FILE–A general view of the crowd during a game between Team USA and Japan in the VNL 2024 at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines looks to continue its string of successful hosting gigs with the FIVB Volleyball Challenger Cup (VCC) for Women from Thursday to Sunday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium…

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USA 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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Fifi Sharma ‘fangirls’ over Japan, USA stars as VNL wraps up

Fifi Sharma with VNL stars Torey DeFalco, Yūki Ishikawa and Kento Miyaura. –FIFI SHARMA INSTAGRAM Akari Chargers’ Fifi Sharma channeled her inner fangirl as she rubbed elbows with the stars of fan-favorite teams Japan and Team USA at the end of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Manila on Sunday. In a series of Instagram…

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VNL 2024: Yuki Ishikawa, Japan rally past Olympic champion France

Japan team celebrates in the VNL 2024 Week 3 game against France. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Yuki Ishikawa took matters into his own hands to help depleted Japan complete an epic comeback-from-behind 17-25, 19-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-10 win over Olympic champion France in the Volleyball Nations League on Saturday evening before a roaring crowd…

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Japan star Ran Takahashi out for remainder of VNL 2024

Japan’s Ran Takahashi during a VNL 2024 game in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net VNL 2024 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Japan men’s national volleyball team has ruled out Ran Takahashi for the remainder of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Manila leg. The Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) on Friday announced that Takahashi will…

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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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VNL 2024: Brazil fends off Netherlands to boost Final Eight bid

Brazil’s Darlan Ferreira Souza goes for a hit against the Netherlands defenders in a VNL 2024 Week 3 game at Mall of Asia Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net VNL 2024 SCHEDULE: Week 3 Manila, Philippines leg MANILA, Philippines — Brazil overcame a slow start and the 38-point explosion of Nimir Abdel-Aziz for the Netherlands, 24-26, 25-23, 31-29,…

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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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