FIVB Government Vice President and AVC president Ramon “Tats” Suzara and Japan Minister and Consul Basic Takahiro Hanada with Alas Pilipinas members Thea Gagate, Daybreak Catindig, Vince Lorenzo and EJ Casaña. –HANDOUT PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Nationwide Volleyball Federation (PNVF) obtained a shot within the arm from the Japan Volleyball Affiliation (JVA) within the nation’s bid to strengthen the game by donating volleyball gear.
Japan Minister and Consul Basic Takahiro Hanada handed the volleyball provides from the JVA to the PNVF headed by Asian Volleyball Confederation president Tats Suzara on Thursday on the new PNVF Workplace at The Bonifacio Prime in Taguig Metropolis.
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“Japan may be very lucky to host a few of the greatest gamers the Philippines has to supply in our personal skilled volleyball groups and leagues,” mentioned Hanada. “So with the Philippines internet hosting the FIVB Males’s World Championship this September, we wish to preserve this momentum going and can proceed to work along with the Philippines to help the event of the volleyball in each our nations that’s true individuals to individuals trade and supply us some foundation for our very effectively working bilateral relations as effectively.”
The volleyballs donated by Japan will enhance the grassroots growth program in provinces.
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“The Philippines is a volleyball nation. That’s our most important slogan now,” mentioned Suzara, additionally the FIVB govt vp.
“These gear will gas the passion of younger gamers within the provinces… These balls will attain many younger gamers in Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon. We admire Japan’s persevering with help of Asian volleyball and we hope to proceed this relationship with Japan not solely when it comes to gear but in addition teaching, nationwide group coaching camps and even administration.”
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The Embassy of Japan led the turnover ceremony attended by Alas Pilipinas stars Thea Gagate, Daybreak Catindig, Vince Lorenzo, and EJ Casaña selling its program of ‘Sport for Tomorrow’ — a world trade and cooperation program on sports activities based mostly on the dedication of the Japanese authorities.
“With the game seeing record-breaking attendances and rising skills, I consider our cooperation comes at an thrilling time for volleyball’s tradition. We eagerly take this chance to help the Philippines’ rising volleyball scene… We’re proud to have this gear within the arms of younger and keen Filipinos. It’s my hope that these volleyballs play a significant half in fueling the desires and connections of the Philippines’ youth,” Hanada added.
The Alas gamers mentioned this partnership will encourage extra aspiring volleyball athletes to try for his or her dream of enjoying within the professionals and even internationally.
“Blissful kasi yung ganitong type of help yung kailangan talaga ng mga much less lucky na faculties and gamers sa provinces and hopefully mainspire sila na pagbutihin pa and attain for his or her desires,” mentioned Catindig.
“With this chance mas makakatulong talaga siya sa mga athletes na nasa provinces. Sana mas mainspire sila to work arduous as a result of nothing is unimaginable,” added Gagate.
Suzara is grateful for Japan’s initiative because the associate nation can be set to donate nets and poles.
He additionally confirmed the brand new PNVF Workplace to the Japanese consul normal as it’ll function the headquarters of the 2025 FIVB Males’s Volleyball World Championship and moreover, homes the AVC president’s workplace.