Alas Pilipinas falls to Thailand in SEA Games debut

Updated Thu, December 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM Published Thu, December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Alas Pilipinas Women's volleyball team opened their 33rd Southeast Asian Games campaign with a loss against powerhouse Thailand.

The defending champions Thailand, who have won the last 14 SEA Games and have remained undefeated since 1993, swept the Filipina squad with set scores of 25-11, 25-17, and 25-16.

The Nationals kept themselves in the fight in the second frame until the 17-16 mark, even holding a slim lead at one point, but a 9-0 finishing run by Thailand sealed the set for the hosts.

Notable performances came from Alyssa Solomon, Angel Canino, and captain setter Jia De Guzman.

Alas Pilipinas, which includes nine debutants and had limited preparation time, is aiming to end a 20-year medal drought in the women's volleyball competition.

The team's chemistry, developed over two years, is seen as a crucial factor for their success in the tournament.

With this loss, Alas Pilipinas now faces Singapore in a must-win match on Friday, December 12.

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