Alas Pilipinas U18 falls short on podium finish after loss to Thailand in AYG 

The young Filipinas of Alas Pilipinas U18 fell just short of a podium finish at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, bowing to regional powerhouse Thailand U18, 26-24, 25-20, 26-24, in the bronze-medal match of the Girls’ Volleyball Division on Wednesday at Isa Sports City in Bahrain.

The Filipinas put up a valiant fight in all three sets, pushing the Thais to their limits with strong serving and scrappy defense. Each frame turned into a tense battle down the stretch, but Thailand’s composure and experience ultimately made the difference in closing out the tight sets.

Before their bronze-medal bid, Alas U18 impressed during the elimination rounds, notching a convincing 25-16, 20-25, 25-16, 25-18 win over Chinese Taipei U18 in the quarterfinals. The victory secured their place among Asia’s top four youth teams and highlighted their potential on the international stage.

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STILL A PROUD FINISH!

Alas Pilipinas U18 wrapped up their 3rd Asian Youth Games campaign in fourth place, after a close three-set battle against Thailand.

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However, their semifinal run was halted by an unbeaten Iran U18 side, which handed the Philippines a hard-fought 28-26, 18-25, 19-25, 18-25 defeat. 

Iran’s size and consistency proved to be a challenge for the young Filipinas, who still showed grit and flashes of brilliance throughout the four-set duel.

The squad, composed mostly of the National University Nazareth School (NUNS) core, gained invaluable international experience and exposure against Asia’s volleyball elites — a key step toward strengthening the country’s pipeline for future national teams.

While the campaign ended without a medal, the young Alas Pilipinas can hold their heads high, having made their mark with an inspired showing that underscored the bright future of Philippine women’s volleyball.

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