Bagunas scores 23 in Alas Pilipinas' World Championship debut loss to Tunisia

Bryan Bagunas captained the Philippine men's national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, in their historic FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship debut.

Playing in his first game since a knee injury last year, Bagunas led all scorers with 23 points in the Philippines' debut match against Tunisia.

Bagunas' performance included 20 kills, two aces, and a block, and he helped the Philippines tie the game five times in the third set.

Despite a strong third-set surge that impressed foreign fans, Alas Pilipinas lost to Tunisia with a score of 25-13, 25-17, 25-23.

Bagunas expressed happiness about his return to play and noted the team's potential, highlighting the need to reduce errors.

He believes his performance shines a spotlight on the entire Philippine men's volleyball program.

Alas Men will next face Egypt in Pool A.