Daily Tribune‘These equipment will fuel the enthusiasm of young players in the provinces. These balls will reach many young players in Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon.’
The Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and Japan Volleyball Association (JVA) vowed to continue to strengthen the partnership as they look to raise the profile of the sport in the continent.
Japan Minister and Consul General Takahiro Hanada led the turnover of volleyball supplies from the JVA on Thursday at the new PNVF Office at The Bonifacio Prime in Taguig City.
The PNVF expressed gratitude as the Philippines gets another big boost nine months ahead of its hosting of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championships.
“With the sport seeing record-breaking attendances and emerging talents, I believe our cooperation comes at an exciting time for volleyball’s culture,” Hanada said.
“We eagerly take this opportunity to support the Philippines’ emerging volleyball scene… We are proud to have this equipment in the hands of young and eager Filipinos.”
“It is my hope that these volleyballs play a vital part in fueling the dreams and connections of the Philippines’ youth.”
The federation was grateful, saying that the support is a huge help in its efforts to discover talent and at the same time expand the viewership of the sport.
“The Philippines is a volleyball country,” the federation leadership said, thanking Hanada and the JVA for their continued support.
“These equipment will fuel the enthusiasm of young players in the provinces. These balls will reach many young players in Mindanao, Visayas and Luzon.”
“We appreciate Japan’s continuing support of Asian volleyball and we hope to continue this relationship with Japan not only in terms of equipment but also coaching, national team training camps and event management.”
Hanada handed competition volleyballs during the turnover ceremony to Alas Pilipinas women’s and men’s team members Thea Gagate, Dawn Catindig, Vince Lorenzo and EJ Casaña.
“Through our program ‘Sport for Tomorrow,’ Japan realizes and harnesses the power of sports as a force for global prosperity and harmony,” the Japanese volleyball official said.
Sport for Tomorrow is an international exchange and cooperation program on sports based on the commitment of the Japanese government.
