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Philippines National Volleyball Teams In AVC And FIVB Club Tournaments
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation sent representative teams in the 2021 Asian Men's and Women's Club Volleyball Championships under the name of Rebisco and Choco Mucho, brands of its sponsor Republic Biscuit Corporation. The teams don't belong to a domestic league with its players derived from the pool of the Philippine men's and women's national teams. The men's team will play as a club again representing the Philippines at the 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Nations Cup. History PSL All Stars The Philippines under the previous national federation, Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas (LVP) has been represented by non-club teams in official FIVB and AVC tournaments. Republic Biscuit Corporation which owns the Rebisco brand has been supporting Philippine volleyball since 2017. The PSL All-Stars, a selection team from players of the Philippine Super Liga, was the country's representative at the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship in Metro Manila rather than ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of The Philippines
The national flag of the Philippines () is a horizontal List of flags by design#Bicolour, bicolor flag with equal bands of royal blue and Crimson, crimson red, with a white, equilateral chevron at the Glossary of vexillology#Flag elements, hoist. In the center of the triangle is a golden-yellow Sun (heraldry), sun with eight primary rays, to represent the original eight Provinces of the Philippines, provinces that rebelled against the Spanish during the 1896 Philippine Revolution. At each vertex of the triangle is a five-pointed, golden-yellow star, each of which representing one of the country's three main island groups—Luzon, Visayas (though originally referring to the island of Panay), and Mindanao. The white triangle at the hoist represents liberty, Political egalitarianism, equality, and Fraternity (philosophy), fraternity. A unique feature of this flag is its usage to indicate a state of war if it is displayed with the red side on top, which is effectively achieved by fli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 AVC Men's Champions League
The 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League was the first edition of the newly-rebranded AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League and the 25th overall edition of the formerly named Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship, an annual international men's volleyball club tournament organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) with the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) and the SV.League (SVL). It was held at the Panasonic Arena in Hirakata and Shimadzu Arena Kyoto in Kyoto from 11 to 18 May 2025. Al-Rayyan Sports Club won the tournament for the first time by beating Osaka Bluteon in the final and Nimir Abdel-Aziz named the MVP. Both teams qualified for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship. Suntory Sunbirds Osaka claimed the bronze against Foolad Sirjan in the 3rd place match. Host selection In February 2025, JVA announced that Japan would be the host nation of the tournament. Participating teams Teams by zonal association Entrant teams The first AVC ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Paul Bugaoan
John Paul Bugaoan born (January 8, 1999) is a Filipino volleyball player. He played with FEU Tamaraws collegiate men's University team. He is currently playing for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Spikers' Turf. Career Bugaoan was a member of the FEU Tamaraws men's varsity team. In 2018, he played for the Vice Co. Blockbusters in the PVL where they finished bronze. In 2019, he was signed by the Cignal HD Spikers. In 2022, he became a part of the Philippines men's national volleyball team that played in the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam. Clubs * Vice Co. Blockbusters The Vice Co. Blockbusters is a former men's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). The team was owned by comedian and TV host Vice Ganda. 2018 roster Coaching staff * Head coach: Reynaldo Diaz Jr. * Assistant coach ... (2018) * Cignal HD Spikers (2019–present) Awards Individual Collegiate Clubs References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bugaoan, John Paul Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Criss Cross King Crunchers
The Criss Cross King Crunchers is a men's volleyball team playing in the Spikers' Turf. The team is owned by Rebisco and named after its Criss Cross potato snack brand. History The Criss Cross King Crunchers were formed in 2024 as the third team and first men's team owned by Rebisco. The first two teams, namely Creamline Cool Smashers and Choco Mucho Flying Titans, are also owned by the company and both play in the Premier Volleyball League The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) is the top-level professional women's volleyball league in the Philippines organized by the Sports Vision Management Group, Inc. The PVL was established in 2004 as the inter-collegiate Shakey's V-League (SV .... During the sponsorship event by the Insurance company Allianz in February 2024, the Rebisco team managers already hinted the new team owned by the company. The team would be launched in March 1, 2024. Anusorn Bundit will be coaching their debut on the Spikers' Turf. Current roster Prev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Malabunga
Kim Niño Malabunga (born May 8, 1996) is a Filipino volleyball athlete. He played with NU Bulldogs collegiate men's University team. He is currently playing for the Criss Cross King Crunchers in the Spikers' Turf. Career Collegiate Malabunga play as the Middle Blocker for the Bulldogs of the National University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He played his last playing year with Bulldogs in Season 80 of the UAAP, where they bagged the championship title against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Finals. Clubs * Philippine Air Force Air Spikers (2017, 2019) * Megabuilders Volley Bolts The Megabuilders Volley Bolts is a former professional men's volleyball team playing in the Premier Volleyball League based in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. The team was owned by One Mega Builders Construction Corporation and mostly compose ... (2017) * Vice Co. Blockbusters (2018) * VNS-One Alicia Griffins (2022) * AMC Cotabato Spikers (2022) * Imus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Rotter
Steven Charles Rotter (born April 16, 1998) is a Filipino American volleyball player currently playing for Cignal HD Spikers in the Spikers' Turf. Early life and education Steve Rotter was born on April 16, 1998 in La Palma, California to Charles and Maria Rotter. He attended St. John Bosco High School graduating in 2016. For his college education, Rotter studied at Long Beach City College from 2017 to 2018 before transferring to California State University, Northridge in 2019. Career College Rotter played for Long Beach City College's volleyball team for two seasons from 2017 to 2018. He was named as part of the First Team All-Western State Conference and was recognized as the Western State Conference Most Valuable Player in his final year. He was also included in the All-Tournament Team for the California Community College Athletic Association in 2018. Rotter would move to California State University, Northridge and join its team. He had to redshirt for his first year at Cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vince Lorenzo
Vince Patrick Lorenzo (born July 11, 1999) is a Filipino volleyball player. He played with FEU Tamaraws collegiate men's collegiate volleyball team. He is currently playing for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Spikers' Turf. Career Collegiate Lorenzo made his first game game appearance with the FEU Tamaraws in UAAP Season 81 where they got an 11-3 win-loss record in the preliminary round. They won against Ateneo Blue Eagles in the semis but they lost against NU Bulldogs in the finals. In UAAP Season 82, they got 2-0 win-loss record in the first two games but later on, the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Clubs * AMC Cotabato Spikers (2022–2023) * D' Navigators Iloilo D'Navigators Iloilo are a men's professional volleyball team based in Iloilo City. They compete in the Spikers' Turf. History Iloilo City-based D' Navigators Iloilo entered the Spikers' Turf, debuting at the 2023 Open Conference. Prior to their ... (2023–2024) * Cignal HD Spikers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Retamar
Ave Joshua "Owa" Retamar (born March 7, 2002) is a Filipino volleyball player. He is currently playing as a setter for the Cignal HD Spikers in the Spikers' Turf. Career UAAP Retamar made his first game appearance with NU Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 82 volleyball tournaments. Later on, the tournament was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the tournament came back after 3 years of being the hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Retamar became the team captain of the NU Bulldogs. His team won the championship title and he bagged ''Finals MVP'' award. Spikers' Turf Retamar was signed by the Sta. Elena Ball Hammers in 2018. He won best Setter award in the 2019 Spikers' Turf Open Conference. His team bagged the bronze medal on that season. In 2022, he became the captain of the team. Philippine men's national team In 2019, he was member of the Philippines men's national volleyball team who won the silver medal in the 30th SEA Games in the Philippines The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League
The 2025 AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League was the first edition of the newly-rebranded AVC Men's Volleyball Champions League and the 25th overall edition of the formerly named Asian Men's Club Volleyball Championship, an annual international men's volleyball club tournament organized by the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) with the Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) and the SV.League (SVL). It was held at the Panasonic Arena in Hirakata and Shimadzu Arena Kyoto in Kyoto from 11 to 18 May 2025. Al-Rayyan Sports Club won the tournament for the first time by beating Osaka Bluteon in the final and Nimir Abdel-Aziz named the MVP. Both teams qualified for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball Club World Championship. Suntory Sunbirds Osaka claimed the bronze against Foolad Sirjan in the 3rd place match. Host selection In February 2025, JVA announced that Japan would be the host nation of the tournament. Participating teams Teams by zonal association Entrant teams The first A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanghai Men's Volleyball Club
Shanghai Men's Volleyball Club, now known as Shanghai Bright ( zh, 上海光明男排), is a Chinese men's volleyball club based in Shanghai. The Shanghai men's volleyball team plays in the Chinese Men's League and the AVC Club Volleyball Championship. The team won 18 Chinese League champion titles. The team with the name and different extensions have been presented as Shanghai Tang Dynasty, Fudan University Shanghai, Shanghai Golden Age and now Shanghai Bright. The team participated in FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship for the first time in 2017. Team roster Season 2024–2025 Honours *Chinese Volleyball League ::Champions (18): 1999/00, 2003/04 – 2011/12, 2014/15 – 2019/20, 2023/24, 2024/25 ::Runners-up (4): 2002/03, 2013/14, 2020/21, 2022/23 * AVC Club Volleyball Championship ::Runners-up (1): 2012 ::Third place (3): 2001, 2005, 2011 Notable players * Shen Qiong (1999–2013) * Fang Yingchao (2001–2017) * Ren Qi (2005–present) * David L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka Bluteon
is a men's volleyball team based in Hirakata, Osaka, Hirakata City, Osaka, Japan. It plays in SV.League. The club was founded in 1951. It is owned by the Panasonic Corporation. History Osaka Bluteon was established as a volleyball club for Matsushita Electric Industrial (now Panasonic) in 1951 and from 1992 to 2024 was known as the Panasonic Panthers. The club would become one of the participating teams of the inaugural 2024–25 season of the SV.League. It adopted its current name and branding in June 2024 ahead of their participation in the new league. Names *Panasonic Panthers (1992–2024) *Osaka Bluteon (2024–) Team Current roster ''updated : 7 June 2025'' Former roster Honours ;V.League (Japan), Japan Volleyball League/V.League/V.Premier League * Champions (×6): 1971–72, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2018–19 V.League Division 1 Men's, 2018–19 * Runners-up (×7): 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71, 1972–73, 2012–13, 2019–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
