Leila Barros returns to Manila for FIVB Men's World Championship
Brazilian volleyball superstar Leila Barros will return to Manila as a special guest for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship finals on September 27 and 28.
Barros, who previously captivated Filipino fans during her visits in 2000 and as part of Brazil’s Olympic bronze medal-winning teams in 1996 and 2000, expressed her joy at reconnecting with these passionate volleyball fans.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation announced that the former Brazilian star will attend the semifinals and finals matches at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Tickets for the event can be purchased through www.philippineswch2025.com/about/tickets.
Barros's return is seen as a significant moment not only for Philippine volleyball enthusiasts but also as an inspiration, given her status as Brazil’s first female senator since 2018.
The championship will take place at both the Smart Araneta Coliseum and Mall of Asia Arena from September 12 to 28.
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