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2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women

Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph


Jia de Guzman and Angel Canino will be bringing home the much-deserved Best Setter and Best Opposite Spiker awards after spearheading Alas Pilipinas’ historic campaign in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.

De Guzman’s steady leadership and superb playmaking undoubtedly brought out the best in Alas Pilipinas, which relied on several heroes in its impressive 4-0 campaign in the group stage.

Sisi Rondina, Eya Laure, Thea Gagate, and Fifi Sharma all had their moments in Alas Pilipinas’ dream run, which saw them secure a bronze medal – the country’s first since joining the AVC in 1961.

Key reserves such as Faith Nisperos, Vanie Gandler, and Cherry Nunag also got their share of the spotlight thanks to the balanced playmaking of the eight-time PVL Best Setter.AVC-2024-Awarding-Angel-Canino-Best-Opposite-0382 Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women Alas Pilipinas News Volleyball  - philippine sports news

Meanwhile, Canino served as the Philippines’ main weapon on the offensive end.

The Philippines, following a dominant run in pool play, dropped to the battle for third after suffering a straight-set defeat in the semifinals at the hands of Kazakhstan.

Their opponents eventually lost to defending champion Vietnam in the final.

Alas Pilipinas then went on to redeem itself with a rousing sweep of Australia to secure a podium finish.AVC-2024-Awarding-Nguyen-Thi-Bich-Tuyen-MVP-0430 Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women Alas Pilipinas News Volleyball  - philippine sports news

Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen, who led Vietnam’s title retention, was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament.AVC-2024-Awarding-Caitlin-Tipping-Sana-Anarkulova-Best-Open-Spikers-0347 Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women Alas Pilipinas News Volleyball  - philippine sports news

Sana Anarkulova of Kazakhstan and Caitlin Tipping nabbed the Best Outside Hitter awards.AVC-2024-Awarding-Le-Than-ThuyYulika-Yakimova-Best-Middle-Blockers-0359 Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women Alas Pilipinas News Volleyball  - philippine sports news

Meanwhile, Yuliya Yakimova (Kazakhstan) and Le Thanh Thuy (Vietnam) bagged the Best Middle Blocker awards.AVC-2024-Awarding-Nguyen-Khanh-Dang-Best-Libero-0422 Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women Alas Pilipinas News Volleyball  - philippine sports news

Vietnam’s Nguyen Khanh Dang completed the list of awardees after claiming the Best Libero award.AVC-2024-Awarding-0437 Best Setter, Opposite Spiker awards go to De Guzman, Canino in AVC triumph 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women Alas Pilipinas News Volleyball  - philippine sports news

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