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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Alyssa Valdez joins Bryan Bagunas, Eya Laure as FIVB Men's World Championship ambassador
Volleyball star Alyssa Valdez has been named as one of the ambassadors of the upcoming FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship. Valdez joins Alas Pilipinas players Bryan Bagunas and Eya Laure as the local ambassadors for the said event. The development was announced on Monday 94 days before the World Championships, as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation announced its partnership with snack company Rebisco. Prior to the World Championships, PNVF will hold the Alas Invitationals which will run from June 10 to 12 where the national men's team will compete with clubs Hyundai, Jakarta's Bhayangkara, and Thailand's national team. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
PNVF announces 16-man lineup for Alas Pilipinas Invitationals
Marck Espejo will spearhead the Philippines in its homestand when the country hosts the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals from June 10 to 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The longtime national team outside spiker leads the 16-man lineup announced by Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) on Monday, just a day before they plunge into action in the invitational tournament set to prepare the squad for the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship here. Also included are other mainstays Joshua Retamar, Steven Rotter, Kim Malabunga, JP Bugaoan, Joshua Umandal, Jack Kalingking, Lloyd Josafat, and Louie Ramirez. PNVF has also tapped several collegiate stars in Josh Ybañez of UST, Ken Batas of Ateneo, Echo Adajar of La Salle, and the National University troika of Peng Taguibolos, Leo Ordiales, and Buds Buddin. Rounding out the squad is Filipino-American Jackson Reed. Alas Men will open their bid on Tuesday against Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia before taking on Hyundai Capital Skywalkers of South Korea and Thailand national team on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
BOYNEXTDOOR announced as Global Ambassadors for FIVB Men's World Championship
28 Apr - K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR has now been appointed the world global ambassadors of the FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship. The Philippine National Volleyball Federation and Asian Volleyball Confederation president Ramon Suzara announced the news recently, saying, "We have carefully reviewed and decided on the selection of BOYNEXTDOOR, as a truly pivotal move in elevating the global profile of volleyball and igniting excitement for the event." "With the championship proudly hosted in the Philippines, this partnership presents an incredible opportunity to engage fans across the world, with the BOYNEXTDOOR's unique appeal and dynamic global influence to attract a wider and more diverse audience profile." The group, consisting of Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan and Woonhak, will be headlining the opening ceremony on 12 September at Manila's Mall of Asia Arena. Meanwhile, BOYNEXTDOOR stated that they are excited to be the global ambassadors, and that it was meaningful since the South Korean national team is participating as well. "We will do our utmost to help many people feel inspired by volleyball and experience its charm. Together with all the fans who love volleyball, we will be rooting for this tournament to be a success," they added. (Photo Source: Volleyball PH IG, Soompi)
