Philippine women's volleyball team loses tune-up game to Japan club
The Philippine women's volleyball team lost to Japan V.League club Himeji Victorina on Saturday during their first tune-up game since arriving in Japan.
National Teams Commission chairman Tonyboy Liao noted that the squad needs improvement in reception following the match.
The Filipino Spikers, led by captain Alyssa Valdez and coach Jorge Souza de Brito, are training for two weeks ahead of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia next month.
The team includes players from Creamline, Cignal, Choco Mucho, PLDT, and Chery Tiggo, with Bang Pineda replacing an injured Kath Arado as libero.
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