Polish outlast Covid-hit Thais in VNL

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:47:33 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Poland recovered from two sets down to defeat Covid-hit Thailand, 22-25, 27-29, 25-16, 25-16, 15-13, Thursday in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Polish displayed steely resolve as they recovered from painful defeats in the first two sets with their smoldering attack in […]

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Polish outlast Covid-hit Thais in VNL

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:47:33 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Poland recovered from two sets down to defeat Covid-hit Thailand, 22-25, 27-29, 25-16, 25-16, 15-13, Thursday in Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Polish displayed steely resolve as they recovered from painful defeats in the first two sets with their smoldering attack in […]

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VNL: US bounces back, rips Bulgaria; China triumphs

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2022 02:38:25 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Three-time champion the United States, with a mix of Tokyo Olympians and newcomers, made quick work of Bulgaria, 25-20, 25-22, 25-20, to open its Week 2 campaign on a high note Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Outside hitter Kelsey Robinson, one of the five Tokyo gold medalists playing in the Quezon City […]

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VNL: Thai tossers shock Canadians at Big Dome

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:29:16 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand displayed versatility and shocked the taller Canadians, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24, Tuesday at the start of Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League Women’s Leg at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Thais attacked the Canadians from all angles anchored on Kokram Pimpichaya and Moksri Chatchu-On to nail their fourth […]

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World class volleybelles to dazzle at Big Dome

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:17:54 +0000

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Top-notch volleyball action heats up Tuesday when Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Women’s Leg fires off at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Asian champion Japan tries to keep its unbeaten record intact when it faces Poland in the 7 p.m. nightcap while Canada and Southeast Asian powerhouse Thailand seek to […]

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Japanese volleybelles get good warm up from Pinays for VNL

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 12 Jun 2022 23:58:43 +0000

Japan beat the Philippines in exhibition game that was played in four sets, 25-14, 25-9, 25-23, 25-19, in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation International Challenge at the Filoil Flying V Centre on Sunday. Mayu Ishikawa scored 22 points, including three service aces, and made 19 of 37 spikes, to Japan’s charge. Airi Miyabe added 19 […]

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Thais warm up for VNL with exhibition match vs Nationals

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:26:38 +0000

Thailand leveled up its preps for Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) by crossing gym work with a two-hour training session at the PhilSports Arena since the top-notch Asian arrived on Tuesday afternoon. And part of the Thais’ buildup is an exhibition game against the national team in a duel dubbed Philippine National […]

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