National University's Volleyball Triumph Sparks Public Interest Surge
Source: news.source.abante
National University's men's indoor volleyball team achieved a historic five-peat at the 87th UAAP Men’s Indoor Volleyball Tournament, drawing significant public attention with a record-breaking attendance of 14,517 fans at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Coach Dante Alinsunurin expressed gratitude for the team's hard work and the growing recognition of the sport, which had previously struggled with low visibility compared to the women's division.
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National University won their fifth consecutive UAAP Men’s Indoor Volleyball title, the first five-peat in the Final Four era.
The championship game attracted a record-breaking crowd of 14,517, indicating a significant increase in public interest in men's volleyball.
Coach Dante Alinsunurin highlighted the team's journey from obscurity to recognition, emphasizing the importance of hard work and the impact of public support.
The men's volleyball game saw higher attendance compared to previous games in the series, with Game 3 having more attendees than Game 5 and the series opener.
The sport's popularity was also noted at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, where a large crowd watched the gold medal match.
