SISI Rondina reached even greater heights after a hectic year.
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The year 2024 saw breakthrough after breakthrough for the former PVL MVP, from leading Choco Mucho to a second straight finals appearance to flying the flag on home soil and overseas with Alas Pilipinas.
In a quick chat with SPIN.ph after the Flying Titans’ year-ending win over Farm Fresh, Rondina summed up the year that was in one word.
“Nakakapagod.”
With almost little to no breaks in between her back-and-forth duties at the PVL and with the national team, tiring was an understatement for the high-flyer.
But above all, it was an overwhelming year of gratitude topped by one key lesson from former national player-turned-Choco Mucho deputy Jessie Lopez.
“Grateful kasi ang dami kong natutunan. Dami ko ring nakuhang advice na nadala rin ako sa year na ‘to,” the Choco Mucho captain said.
“Ang pinaka-masasabi ko sa 2024 ko is don’t be complacent. As a player, sinabihan ako ni coach Jess [Lopez] na habang tumatagal ka, kailangan nagiging matalino ka. ‘Yun ‘yung kailangan kong aralin at i-maintain.”
Bigger aspirations await
For one, Rondina wants 2025 to be a year of success and health with the potential of more hectic stretches in both local and international competitions to come.
Her fuel for next year? The optimism and hope of leaping towards greater goals for herself, her club and the country.
“Siyempre [wish ko pa rin na] maging malakas pa rin everytime and maging kondisyon palagi,” Rondina said.
“Alam ko na marami pang mangyayari and marami pang pwedeng mangyari. I believe na makukuha’t makukuha namin ‘yung championship na goal talaga namin. Dahan-dahan lang.”
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