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FIVB: Angiolino Frigoni brings winning pedigree to Alas Pilipinas Men
Alas Pilipinas secured a historic four-set victory against Egypt in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship preliminaries, with scores of 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21.
Head coach Angiolino Frigoni, who was appointed in June 2024, celebrated the emotional win, stating it was a significant achievement for the team after 15-16 months of work.
The victory marks the Philippines' first-ever win at the Men's Worlds, a significant breakthrough for a sport that has historically struggled for popularity in the country.
Frigoni, a veteran coach who previously led Italy's women's national team and coached Egypt, expressed his immense joy, calling the win exceptionally meaningful.
He noted that the win demonstrates the significant improvement of the Philippine team over the past 16 months.
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