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The undisputed prime ace in a loaded Alas Pilipinas deck of queens, captain Jia de Guzman hopes her AVC Finest Setter win spurs extra long-term help and consistency for the fast-rising nationwide crew program
MANILA, Philippines – Multi-awarded setter Jia de Guzman has obtained common reward in her stint as Alas Pilipinas captain within the 2024 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Problem Cup.
Not solely did her efficient management consequence within the Philippines profitable its first medal because the federation’s formation in 1961, however the AVC additionally validated her world-class expertise by awarding her because the match’s Finest Setter over different stars from champion Vietnam and runner-up Kazakhstan.
Instantly after the awarding ceremony, which additionally featured nationwide crew rookie Angel Canino profitable Finest Reverse Hitter, De Guzman tried her finest to place issues in perspective whereas additionally residing within the second.
“Properly, I’m so overwhelmed proper now as a result of, to begin with, I’m simply so proud that the crew was in a position to win bronze,” she mentioned in a mixture of English and Filipino. “That is the most important achievement for all of us. We got here on this match not anticipating something and now, we’re bringing dwelling a bronze medal.”
“I’m simply so happy with each member of the crew and it wouldn’t be doable if one in every of us is missing. This Finest Setter award is only one large bonus and I owe it to all my experiences since I began enjoying, all my coaches, and all of the gamers I’ve encountered. They made me who I’m at this time, so thanks very a lot.”
Since Alas’ first sport in opposition to Australia till coming full circle with the bronze medal win in opposition to the identical crew, De Guzman had been the apparent coronary heart and soul of the swiftly assembled nationwide crew, not often committing errors and at all times assuring these round her who do.
Armed with arguably the very best assortment of wing spikers in Philippine volleyball at this time, the Japan V. League import and longtime Premier Volleyball League star proved along with her play that Alas can go a lot farther and better sooner or later, if solely they’re given sufficient time to hone their craft collectively.
“It is a large milestone, however on the identical time, we’ve had milestones earlier than that we simply did not observe up on momentum. That’s what we’re praying for now,” she continued.
“This didn’t begin with us. There have been others earlier than us, so I hope that we at all times hold help up, in order that we may carry on enjoying and enhance as a crew.” – Rappler.com
