AS Team Philippines gears up for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) found a unique way to show support.
A week before the country's top athletes compete on the world stage, the Cignal HD Spikers and the Choco Mucho Flying Titans donned special shirts during their warmups in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference on Thursday evening.
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Each shirt bore the names of Filipino Olympians who are set to represent the nation with pride.
PVL president Ricky Palou expressed the league's commitment to supporting Team Philippines in its Olympic journey.
"This is our way of showing our unwavering support for our athletes. We believe in their talent and determination, and we hope our small gesture inspires them to perform their best in these Olympics. Good luck to all our Olympians, and make our country proud!" said Palou.
PVL commissioner Sherwin Malonzo aired the same support for the Pinoy athletes.
“This initiative is part of our broader mission to highlight the dedication and hard work of Filipino athletes across the various sports, as we want our PVL fans and growing volleyball community to go all in on their support in the days leading up to the games in France.”
22 Pinoys strong in Paris
A total of 22 Filipinos will compete in Paris 2024, led by pole vaulter EJ Obiena, gymnast Caloy Yulo, and boxers Nesthy Petecio, Carlo Paalam, and Eumir Marcial.
Other notable athletes include gymnasts Aleah Finnegan, Emma Malabuyo, and Levi Ruivivar; weightlifters Elreen Ando, Vanessa Sarno, and John Ceniza; hurdlers John Tolentino and Lauren Hoffman; golfers Bianca Pagdanganan and Dottie Ardina; judoka Kiyomi Watanabe; rower Joanie Delgaco; and swimmers Jarod Hatch and Kayla Sanchez. Fencer Sam Catantan and boxers Aira Villegas and Hergie Bacyadan round out the Filipino contingent in France.
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