Philippines' Volleyball Team Soars to New Heights in FIVB Rankings After Nations Cup Final
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The Philippine women's volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, advanced to the final of the 2025 Asian Volleyball Confederation Women's Volleyball Nations Cup, defeating Taiwan in a thrilling five-set match. This victory propelled the team from No. 56 to No. 46 in the FIVB world rankings. The team's success is attributed to the effective national program led by Ramon Suzara and the Philippine National Volleyball Federation, with hopes of further improvement if they win against Vietnam in the final.
Key Points
Alas Pilipinas reached the final of the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup after defeating Taiwan in five sets.
The Philippines improved its FIVB ranking from No. 56 to No. 46 following the win against Taiwan.
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation's program, led by Ramon Suzara, has been successful in improving the national team's performance over the past three years.
The team is set to face Vietnam in the gold medal match, with a potential for further ranking improvement if victorious.
Key players like Bella Belen and coach Jorge Souza De Brito played crucial roles in the team's success.
