THE national women’s indoor volleyball team wants to come back strong in the 25th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games slated later this year in Vientiane, Laos.
The Philippine Volleyball Federation (PVF) national coach Thelma Barina-Rojas is seeking for a fruitful return after failing to compete in the 24th edition in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand two years ago.
Barina-Rojas, the former SEA Games best spiker and Most Valuable Player, disclosed that the reigning champion Thailand is still the force to reckon with.
“We will be fighting for silver medal. The Thais have had years of preparation. They are well-experienced having competed in some of the world’s prestigious tournaments,” said Barina-Rojas, a member of the champion team in the 1993 Singapore SEA Games.
The PVF decided not to send a squad in the men’s and women’s indoor volleyball competitions due to retirement of veteran players.
The last time the Philippines participated in indoor volleyball was in 2005 Manila Games where the Filipina spikers placed third behind Thailand and Vietnam.
“It’s really a tall order to beat Thailand. It’s going to be a big challenge because majority of the players are 20 years old and below but we are optimistic,” added Barina-Rojas.
The national team is composed of Mary Jean Balse, Michiko Castañeda, Dahlia Cruz, Rubie de Leon, Raysabelle Devanadera, Rhea Dimaculangan, Juwelyn Gonzaga, Nasella Gulliman, Cathy Kwan, Lawrence Ann Latigay, Lilet Mabbayad, Aiza Maizo, Mikaela Morada, Maika Angela Ortiz, Aeriel Patnongon, Princess Pido, Suzanne Roces, Aleona Santiago, Ma. Angeli Tabaquero, Alysa Valdez, Cindy Velasquez, Charmaine Velez, and Venus Bernal.
from: http://www.yehey.com/sports/
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