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Alas girls shift to high gear in Under-16 worlds training
The Philippine national girls' volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas Girls, has secured a spot in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Chile.
The team earned their qualification by finishing fifth in the 2nd AVC Asian Women's U16 Volleyball Championship, defeating Thailand in their final match.
This marks a historic achievement as it is the first time a Philippine squad has qualified for a world championship without the benefit of being a host nation.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) plans to support the team with an extensive seven-month preparation period, which may include overseas training.
PNVF President Ramon "Tats" Suzara emphasized the significance of this qualification for the future of Philippine volleyball.
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Alas Pilipinas secured a fifth-place finish in the 2nd AVC Asia Women's U16 Volleyball Championship by defeating Thailand, earning a spot in the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship in Chile.
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