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Alas captain Jia de Guzman says Best Setter plum a 'big bonus' on top of PH's best outing in AVC yet
The Philippine women's volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, secured a historic bronze medal at the AVC Challenge Cup, marking their best finish in 63 years.
Team captain Jia De Guzman was awarded Best Setter, her first international recognition in the sport.
Angel Canino was also recognized as Best Opposite Spiker, despite originally playing as an outside hitter.
Vietnam's Thi Bich Tuyen Nguyen was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player after leading her team to a back-to-back AVC title win.
Other individual awards included Best Outside Hitters, Best Middle Blockers, and Best Libero, which were given to players from Kazakhstan, Australia, and Vietnam.
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Alas Pilipinas star Jia De Guzman is encouraging the team to continue playing despite their knockout semifinal loss to Kazakhstan in the AVC Challenge Cup.
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Alas Pilipinas captain Jia De Guzman expressed joy over the national team's victory against Australia in the AVC Challenge Cup, despite limited preparation time.
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Angel Canino was recognized as the Best Opposite Spiker in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024, an award she did not expect due to the high level of competition and her usual position as an outside hitter.
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Alas Pilipinas secured a historic bronze medal in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup, defeating Australia with set scores of 25-23, 25-15, and 25-7.
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Jia De Guzman is prioritizing her commitment to Alas Pilipinas for the upcoming 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women, putting personal career decisions on hold.
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