Manila Bulletin
Alas Pilipinas braces for AVC Challenge Cup for Men
The Philippine men's volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, is competing in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Men in Bahrain from June 2 to June 10.
The team is coached by Sergio Veloso and captained by Marck Espejo, featuring a 14-man roster with collegiate standouts and key players.
Alas Pilipinas is grouped in Pool A with China and host Bahrain.
The team's opening match is against China on June 2, followed by a game against Bahrain on June 3, with China and Bahrain concluding their preliminary round on June 5.
The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals of the 12-team competition.
A spot in the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup in Linyi, China, is at stake for the gold medalist.
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Marck Espejo will captain the 14-man Philippine men's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas Men, as they compete in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup in Bahrain.
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Alas Pilipinas men's volleyball team secured their first win in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup by defeating Indonesia in a classification match, 25-23, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22.
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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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Alas Pilipinas secured the bronze medal in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup, marking the Philippines' first podium finish in the continental tournament.
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