Alas Pilipinas women’s team faces a tough test in the FIVB Challenger Cup, another world-class volleyball event hosted by the Philippines, from July 4 to 7 at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
The eight qualified teams – the host Philippines, Argentina, Belgium, Czechia, Kenya, Puerto Rico, Sweden and AVC Challenge Cup champion Vietnam – battle in the knockout quarterfinal round on July 4 and July 5.
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This is followed by the do-or-die semifinal and final rounds.
The winner of the tournament–which was first held in 2018–qualifies for the Volleyball of Nations League (VNL) in 2025.
Alas Pilipinas at FIVB Challenger Cup schedule
Here is the schedule of all the games in the FIVB Challenger’s Cup including Alas Pilipinas’ assignment in the quarterfinals.
July 4, Thursday
- 3pm – Puerto Rico vs Kenya
6:30pm – Belgium vs Sweden
July 5, Friday
- 3pm – Czechia Republic vs Argentina
6:30pm – Philippines vs Vietnam
July 6, Saturday
- 3pm – semifinals
6:30pm – semifinals
July 7, Sunday
- 3pm – battle for third
6:30pm – Final
Alas Pilipinas roster for FIVB Challenger Cup
There were a few changes to the Alas Pilipinas roster that won the bronze medal in the AVC Challenge Cup 2024 last month, with the addition of pros and UAAP stars.
Here is the Philippines roster for the FIVB Challenger Cup from the FIVB official website.
- Faith Nisperos – O
- Fifi Sharma – MB
- Vannie Gandler – OH
- Bella Belen – OH
- Dawn Macandili-Catindig – L
- Julia Coronel – S
- Eya Laure – OH
- Jen Nierva – L
- Jia de Guzman – S
- Angel Canino – O
- Dell Palomata – MB
- Alyssa Solomon – O
- Arah Panique – O
- Thea Gagate – MB
- Sisi Rondina – OH
- Cherry Nunag – MB
- Jema Galanza – L