The revamped Alas Pilipinas Men, under Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni, will eye a podium finish in the first leg of the 2024 SEA V.League, which will take place in Manila.
Alas Pilipinas Men are off to a fresh start when the first leg of the 2024 Southeast Asian V.League begins on Friday, August 16, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila.
The men's national team will be headed by veteran Italian coach Angiolino Frigoni, who took on the reigns last June after being recommended by the FIVB last year.
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Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon "Tats" Suzara stated that the tournament presents a valuable opportunity for the national team to demonstrate its skills against the top teams in Southeast Asia.
Additionally, it will serve as crucial preparation for the highly anticipated FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship, which the Philippines will host next year.
“Playing against quality teams in Southeast Asia is a great test for our Philippine men’s team with new men’s coach Angiolino Frigoni,” said Suzara. “We are excited to see our team compete.”
Alas Pilipinas Men vs Vietnam (August 16, 2024)
Since the tournament’s inception last year, Alas Men has yet to win a game, but they will look to change that when they take on Vietnam on Friday at 6 p.m.
In last year’s tournament, the Vietnamese finished with a bronze in the first leg before settling for silver in the second leg, which was also hosted in the country.
Alas Pilipinas Men vs Indonesia (August 17, 2024)
The day after, Alas Pilipinas Men will go at it against powerhouse and two-time defending champion Indonesia on Saturday.
With star outside hitter Bryan Bagunas on the Philippine team this time around, Alas will look to counter 2023 SEA V.League MVP Fahry Septian Putratama.
Alas Pilipinas Men vs Thailand (August 18, 2024)
To round out the first leg of the tournament, the Filipinos go up against Thailand also at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Alas Men will have their work cut out as they face the likes of Thai outside hitter Anurak Phanram, middle blocker Kissada Nilsawai, and libero Tanapat Charoensuk—all of home bagged individual awards in last year’s tournament.
Catch Alas Pilipinas Men in action in all three game days at Pilipinas Live.