From Basketball to Volleyball: Peng Taguibolos' Journey to Five-Peat Champion with NU Bulldogs
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Peng Taguibolos, a middle blocker for the National University Bulldogs, transitioned from basketball to volleyball during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading his team to a fifth consecutive UAAP men's volleyball championship. Encouraged by his grandfather Tatay Ambo, who passed away a year before the latest victory, Taguibolos credits his success to seizing opportunities and dedicating his performance to his late grandfather.
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Peng Taguibolos switched from playing basketball at Arellano University to volleyball at National University during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taguibolos credits his successful transition and subsequent championships to the guidance of NU coach Dante Alinsunurin and the non-contact nature of volleyball during the lockdown.
His maternal grandfather, Tatay Ambo, played a crucial role in encouraging him to move to Manila and pursue his sports career.
Taguibolos dedicated the team's fifth consecutive UAAP men's volleyball championship to his grandfather, who passed away a year before the victory.
He expressed contentment with his volleyball career and commitment to continue playing at the national level.
