Alas Pilipinas set to face Thailand in SEA V-League
Philippine women's volleyball team Alas Pilipinas is set to compete against regional powerhouse Thailand in the first leg of the 5th SEA V-League starting Friday, August 1, in Nakhon Ratchasima.
The Filipinas, led by players like Jia de Guzman and Bella Belen, aim to either upset Thailand or put up a strong fight against the perennial SEA Games gold winner.
Following their match with Thailand, Alas Pilipinas will face Vietnam on Saturday and Indonesia on Sunday in this first leg of the tournament.
The team's performance is crucial as they look to secure a medal at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in December, aiming for their first since winning bronze 7 years ago when hosting the event.
With the roster featuring veterans like Jia de Guzman, Dawn Macandili-Catindig, and Dell Palomata alongside young stars such as Bella Belen and Angel Canino, Alas Pilipinas faces tough competition from world-ranked teams Thailand (No. 20), Vietnam (No. 27), and Indonesia (No. 50).
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