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PVL RC 2024 Akari vs. PLDT - -4038

Kennedy Caacbay

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<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/1725361206322PVL RC 2024 Akari vs. PLDT - -4038.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The PLDT High Speed Hitters. <em>Photo from PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – PLDT has committed to finishing the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference &quot;despite tough times,&quot; according to team captain Kath Arado.</p><p>The High Speed Hitters were relegated to the bronze medal match to face their sister team, the Cignal HD Spikers, on Wednesday, September 4, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City after seeing a dramatic ending to their Finals aspirations as they fell to the Akari Chargers in their semifinal knockout match.</p><p>They were a point away from clinching a spot to the championship one-match showdown, but breaks of the game didn&#x27;t favor them as the Rald Ricafort-mentored squad saw a net fault challenge go unsuccessful--to which they protested, but to no avail as the PVL stood by its decision.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/8/31/no-net-fault-pvl-explains-controversial-call-in-akari-pldt-game-1724"><strong>READ: No net fault: PVL explains controversial call in Akari-PLDT game</strong></a></div><p>&quot;Despite these tough times, we remain committed to finishing the tournament. Puso ang ipanlalaban namin,&quot; said Arado in comments provided by the team to media.</p><p>Arado said she and the whole team had a hard time accepting the result, but the three-time PVL Best Libero was still thankful as the bronze-seeking squad showed their passion for the sport.</p><p>&quot;Personally, nahirapan akong tanggapin nung una kasi feeling ko malapit na naming maabot ang goal namin as a team,&quot; she said.</p><p>&quot;Pero kahit masakit para sa amin kung ano ang naging outcome ng game, pinakita ng team kung gaano sila ka-professional bilang manlalaro at ka-passionate sa sport. For this, I remain thankful,&quot; Arado went on.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/1/pldt-officially-contests-controversial-call-in-set-5-of-pvl-semis-1225"><strong>READ: PLDT officially contests controversial call in Set 5 of PVL semis</strong></a></div><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/9/1/pldt-officially-contests-controversial-call-in-set-5-of-pvl-semis-1225"><strong>READ: PLDT says PVL junked their protest on controversial call in semis</strong></a></div><p>Ricafort added that he wants to lead the High Speed Hitters to a winning culture moving forward as he reminded the players which key elements built them as time passed by.</p><p>&quot;I just constantly remind them who we are as a team. That we did everything the right way with purpose, integrity, and the growth mindset na nakatulong sa amin throughout the years,&quot; Ricafort said.</p><p>&quot;I think more than the motivation of getting a podium finish, these players remain very focused and disciplined. As we pursue a winning culture and try to help them reach the next level, &#x27;yung focus at disiplina talaga nila ang nagdadala. They also truly trust each other, including us as coaches,&quot; he added.</p><p>The PLDT maestro believes that despite the setback, the team is in the &quot;right direction.&quot;</p><p>&quot;There were some bumps along the way, especially sa mga crucial games na hindi namin nakukuha, but we know and they understand that success doesn’t come easily. That it’s a process. Still, I feel and believe that we are on the right direction,&quot; he concluded.</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/qy9MaxrIrYo??si=lw41uu3lDQtz2TNu&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>PLDT has committed to finishing the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference "despite tough times," according to team captain Kath Arado.</p>

PLDT has committed to finishing the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference "despite tough times," according to team captain Kath Arado.

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Arado, PLDT commit to finishing Reinforced Conference amid 'tough times'

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Sep 03, 2024 07:34 PM PHT

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