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GMA Network
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Alyssa Valdez happy for Jia De Guzman's Creamline return
Alyssa Valdez herself is happy for Jia De Guzman's upcoming return to Creamline. After a two-year stint in Japan, De Guzman is returning to the Philippines and will rejoin the Cool Smashers in the PVL. For Valdez, De Guzman's comeback will boost the squad. "Even before Jia's coming, going to Japan and joining Alas, we know Jia is Jia. With all the experiences she's getting on and off the court, I think more than ever, she's gonna be one of the ates in the team," Valdez told reporters on the sidelines of the signing of the partnership agreement between Rebisco clubs and Allianz PNB Life. "I'm just really glad I've witness all these ups, wala yatang downs si Jia eh, all these ups in her career and really, we're all gonna be here. I'm always gonna be here always supporting here." Valdez also relished her upcoming reunion with fellow Atenean Be De Leon with the team. "Nakaka-feel bata. Nakaka-feel na bata pa rin kami just because we've always been together since then and who would've thought we'll be together again all these years? Reminiscing all those good and bad memories together, it's been tough, but I think we'll always get to answer the reason why we're playing: it's because of the team, the players where were with, and more reason to really actually play better in the upcoming season," she added. Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses, meanwhile, said having De Guzman back in the team, on top of a more experienced Kyle Negrito, is a "good problem to have." "Siyempre 'yung Jia talagang nandyan na, si Kyle pinagtrabahuhan ang spot niya sa Creamline, so let's see, pero it's a good problem to have, sabi nga namin," he said. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Jia de Guzman bares Creamline return, but stays focused on Alas Pilipinas
Jia De Guzman shared she is set to return to her mother club Creamline in the PVL after two years of plying her trade abroad with Japanese club Denso Airybees. The decorated setter revealed her plans on Tuesday, just days after helping the country win a historic silver medal in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup in Vietnam. But De Guzman stressed her focus is on Alas Pilipinas, especially with a busy year ahead for the national team. "Of course I'm going back to Creamline but I went to a team that knows that I have responsibilities also to the flag," De Guzman said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum. "So right now, I'm very grateful because they're allowing me to focus entirely on Alas Pilipinas because they know I have a responsibility to the country." Alas Women are set to compete in a pair of major tournaments. They will return to Vietnam later this month for the VTV Cup before starting to gear up for the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in December in Thailand. De Guzman acknowledged the pressure to deliver results but shared they are just trusting the process of making something out of a youthful squad bannered by the likes of young guns in Angel Canino, Eya Laure, Fifi Sharma, Shaina Nitura, and Bella Belen. But De Guzman, an eight-time PVL Best Setter and back-to-back AVC Best Setter, said that that pressure only helps them to aim higher. "There's a lot of pressure to produce more results lalo na ngayon na we're reaching heights that we hadn't reached before," De Guzman said. "For us, 'yung number one talaga is to try trust the process and just keep showing up everyday to be better. But of course, yes, we will fight for that podium finish as we do every tournament naman talaga." Moving forward, De Guzman has full confidence in her teammates' ability to step up as the nation bids to break a 32-year gold medal dry spell at the SEA Games. "I have no doubts sa buong team na walang nagbibigay ng everything nila. That's the environment that we've been setting for the past years. There's no need for me to rally everyone, to try harder, to put more into their bodies, because I know everyone's giving their best." —JKC, GMA Integrated News
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jasjodh, Preet from Pb make it to Prime Volleyball League
Ludhiana: Two young volleyball players studying in Ludhiana, Jasjodh Singh and Preet Karan, both 22, have made it to the Prime Volleyball League (PVL) through recently held auctions. They are the only players from Punjab to be selected for the tournament. Jasjodh, a third-year student at SCD Govt College, was bought by Kochi Blue Spikers for an impressive Rs 14.75 lakh — almost three times the base price of Rs 5 lakh. His teammate and fellow college student, Preet Karan, who is in the final year, was picked by Hyderabad Black Hawks for more than Rs 5 lakh. This marks the first time either of the players has been selected for the PVL, making it a milestone moment in their budding careers. Both players said they were excited and honoured to be part of the Prime Volleyball League. "It's a big opportunity for us. The league is becoming more popular with every season, and we are thrilled to be a part of it," said Jasjodh. They also thanked their coaches, Gurjot Singh and Sunil Kumar. Jasjodh, who hails from Jaura village in Jalandhar, has already represented India on international platforms. He was part of the World University Games held in China and has also played in tournaments in Malaysia and Australia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indian Truck Driver Now Earns ₹2.9 Crore Monthly (See how) prestigetrophy Learn More Undo At the national level, he has won multiple medals in competitions, including the Khelo India University Games and other youth championships. Preet, who is from Balachaur, has also shown consistent growth. Both players started training under coach Gurjot after enrolling at SCD Govt College. Over the past two years, they've trained rigorously and participated in several state and national tournaments, which helped them attract attention for the league. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Jerome, Vinit, Shameemudheen biggest buys at PVL auction
C. Jerome Vinith has a new team in the Prime Volleyball League (PVL). After smashing away winners for Cailcut Heroes in all the three seasons of the league thus far, he was picked up for ₹22.5 lakh by Chennai Blitz at the auction for Season 4 here on Sunday. The Chennai franchise faced some stiff competition from Bengaluru Torpedoes before securing the services of Vinith, the Most Valuable Player last season in which he took Calicut all the way to the title. Two other men also went for ₹22.5 lakh — Vinit Kumar (Kochi Blue Spikers) and Shameemudheen (Calicut). Hyderabad Black Hawks got Shikhar Singh for Rs. 16 lakh, while Jasjodh Singh was bought for Rs. 14.75 lakh by Kochi. Bengaluru bought P.V. Jishnu for Rs. 14 lakh, while Ahmedabad Defenders spent Rs 11.5 lakh (right to match) on Shon T. John. The fourth edition of the league is scheduled to be held in October. It has expanded to 10 teams, with the addition of Goa Guardians. Delhi Toofans, Mumbai Meteors and Kolkata Thunderbolts complete the line-up. After the auction, Tuhin Mishra, the co-founder of Baseline Ventures (the company behind the PVL) expressed hopes for a brighter future. 'The league's last edition attracted 200 million television viewers on our broadcaster Sony, and that is a huge number,' he said. 'We hope that number would be bigger this season. And for streaming on the global stage, we have tied up with the world's biggest OTT platform, YouTube.' Joy Bhattacharjya, the league's CEO, said the auction highlighted some young talents. 'And the senior players like Jerome got the kind of money they deserved,' he said.
GMA Network
05-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Michelle Cobb announces retirement from volleyball
Michelle Cobb is hanging up her jersey, announcing her retirement from volleyball after years of playing competitively in the UAAP and the PVL. The 26-year-old setter said she's leaving the game for good to open a new chapter in her life. "After years of love and dedication to the game, I've decided to close this chapter. I'm retiring with a grateful heart, proud of everything this journey has given me," Cobb said in a heartfelt Instagram post Wednesday night. "To everyone who's been part of this journey, thank you for being family. " Cobb is a celebrated playmaker in both the amateur and the professional scene. She once helped De La Salle University clinch two UAAP titles in Seasons 79 and 80 to complete a three-peat feat. She then moved on to the bigger stage, suiting up for F2 Logistics before transferring to Akari, which was then making its PVL debut back in 2022. With the Chargers, Cobb was able to guide young guns like Faith Nisperos, Fifi Sharma, Celine Domingo, and Ivy Lacsina. Together, they would help the franchise reach its first-ever finals appearance during the 2024 Reinforced Conference. But Cobb said it's time she stepped away from the taraflex. "As I step away from the game, I carry the strength, love, and determination it gave me. This isn't the end — just a new chapter, written with the same heart that played every point." —Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
