Alas Pilipinas welcomes new players for FIVB Women's Challenger Cup
Alas Pilipinas team captain Jia De Guzman welcomed new additions Jema Galanza, Bella Belen, and Alyssa Solomon ahead of the FIVB Women's Challenger Cup in July.
De Guzman expressed excitement about having more experienced players to bolster their roster for a crucial qualifier match against Vietnam in the Volleyball Nations League (VNL), emphasizing that anyone who can reinforce the team is welcome.
The team is also training with bronze medalists from the AVC Challenge Cup, including Angel Canino and Sisi Rondina, among others, as they prepare for better results this time around.
Belen and Solomon needed time to recuperate and complete academic requirements after winning the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball title, while Galanza was on a Europe trip with Creamline Cool Smashers.
De Guzman noted that they have seen Vietnam play in person during the AVC tournament and are hopeful of deepening their bench further for future matches.
The team thanked fans for their support during a meet-and-greet at Mall of Asia Arena before the France vs. Germany game.
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