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Alas Pilipinas star spiker Sisi Rondina goes for an attack in the bronze medal match against Australia in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup on May 29, 2024. Photo by Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News


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AVC Challenge Cup Battle for 3rd

Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171706212550920240529-avc-philippines-australia-2MD_5492-MD.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alas Pilipinas star spiker Sisi Rondina goes for an attack during Alas Pilipinas&#x27; bronze medal match against Australia in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup on May 29, 2024. <em>Photo by Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA <span data-darkreader-inline-color="" id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;--darkreader-inline-color:#e8e6e3">–</span> In her indoor debut for the national team, Sisi Rondina, who used to play in beach volleyball competitions, immediately made an impact as she stepped up for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.</p><p>The <span data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor="" data-darkreader-inline-color="" id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;--darkreader-inline-color:#bfb9b1;--darkreader-inline-bgcolor:#181a1b">Premier Volleyball League</span> (PVL) star chipped in 13 points including the game-winning attack to help Alas clinch the bronze medal against Australia, 25-23, 25-15, 25-7, on Wednesday in front of Filipino faithful at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.</p><div class="twitter-tweet 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style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:547px;height:847px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="1795746602432553170"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>After the game, the hard-hitting volleyball ace from Cebu admitted she had second thoughts about joining the national team for the AVC Challenge Cup campaign as she just concluded a silver finish in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/29/alas-pilipinas-conquers-australia-to-cop-bronze-in-avc-challenge-cup-1624"><strong>READ: Alas Pilipinas conquers Australia to cop bronze in AVC Challenge Cup</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/28/kazakhstan-deals-alas-pilipinas-heartbreak-in-avc-challenge-cup-semis-1958"><strong>READ: Kazakhstan deals Alas Pilipinas heartbreak in AVC Challenge Cup semis</strong></a></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171706243084720240529-avc-challenge-winners-MD-6937.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Alas Pilipinas Women receive their bronze medals following a sweep of Australia in the third-place match of the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on May 29, 2024. <em>Photo by Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>But those thoughts eventually faded away as they made history off their sacrifices—it was the Philippines&#x27; first podium finish at the Asian level.</p><p>&quot;Sa akin naman, I think it’s the output of our sacrifices. And siguro it’s a reward for us na rin kahit sobrang half-hearted ba tawag doon o nagdadalawang-isip, diba, sabi nga namin hindi biro talaga dito,&quot; Rondina told reporters.</p><p>Asked how important this milestone is for Philippine volleyball, the Choco Mucho ace emphasized that given the short preparation and the odds against them, they fought well for the country.</p><p>&quot;Sobrang halaga kasi coming here na unexpected &#x27;yung performance namin na alam ng sambayanang Pilipino na sobrang unexpected ng line-up, pero ito kami ngayon, lumalaban and pinapakita kung ano &#x27;yung kayang gawin ng mga Pilipino and &#x27;yun na &#x27;yung pinakaimportante,&quot; said the 5-foot-6 standout.</p><p>Reflecting further in her indoor stint, Rondina said in an earlier interview that she initially prioritized rest but still gave it a shot with Alas Pilipinas.</p><p>&quot;Ayun, sobrang thankful ako sa coaching staff na nagtiwala talaga kasi I already declined na ma-lineup ako dito sa national team kasi mas pipiliin kong magpahinga pero ayun, iba talaga &#x27;yung feeling na dadalhin mo &#x27;yung country so nung nalaman ko din &#x27;yung mga makakasama ko, sabi ko, &#x27;sige why not i-try ko dito sa indoor?&#x27; Kasi knowing indoor international talaga kahit ako nagda-doubt din sa sarili ko pero ito kami ngayon, pinakita kung ano&#x27;ng meron ang mga Pilipino,&quot; Rondina said.</p><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/30/jia-says-best-setter-plum-a-big-bonus-on-top-of-ph-s-best-outing-in-avc-yet-1616"><strong>READ: Jia de Guzman says Best Setter plum a &#x27;big bonus&#x27; on top of PH&#x27;s best outing in AVC yet</strong></a></div><div><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/29/jia-wins-best-setter-nod-angel-captures-best-opposite-spiker-citation-in-avc-1631"><strong>READ: Jia de Guzman wins Best Setter nod; Angel Canino captures Best Opposite Spiker award</strong></a></div><p>Alongside fellow ex-UST hitter Eya Laure, they thanked the Filipino fans&#x27; support.</p><p>&quot;Nagpapasalamat kami kasi nagbunga lahat, sobrang dami na namin nararamdaman kumbaga lagari talaga kami pero ito kami ngayon standing in front of mga kababayan natin, ito nakuha natin yung bronze ngayon and masaya kami na hanggang dulo nandito pa rin sila,&quot; said Rondina.</p><p>Rondina is also looking forward to a well-deserved rest.</p><p>&quot;Mas pipliin ko muna sigurong mag-rest muna talaga kasi pinilit ko na lang din talagang maglaro kasi may something sa tuhod. Kailangan na talagang magpahinga pero minor lang naman pero nama-manage namin. At ayun, nandito na &#x27;to. Siyempre kung ano pa rin &#x27;yung mga opportunites, grab pa rin.&quot;</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6TFFcB8Z0Ic??si=UQIvzcQ4_tJKVxY-&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Sisi Rondina, who used to play in beach volleyball competitions, immediately made an impact as she stepped up for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.</p>

Sisi Rondina, who used to play in beach volleyball competitions, immediately made an impact as she stepped up for Alas Pilipinas in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.

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In her indoor nat'l team debut, Sisi Rondina showcases winning form

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published May 30, 2024 08:57 PM PHT

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Updated May 31, 2024 02:39 AM PHT

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