NU men’s volleyball team sasabak sa FISU World University Games

SASABAK ang Five-time UAAP men’s volleyball champion National University sa 2025 FISU World University Games na nakatakda sa Germany simula Hulyo 16 hanggang 27.

Bulldogs ang naghari sa Philippine University Volleyball League (PUVL), ang qualifying tournament ay inorganosa ng Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP) para katawanin ang bansa.

Ang NU roster ay binubou nina Leo Ordiales, Rwenzmel Taguibolos, Jimwell Gapultos, Jan Lian Fred Abanilla, Greg Augustus Luis Ancheta, Mac Arvin Bandola, Leo Aringo Jr., Jenngerard Arnfranz Diao, Michaelo Buddin, Jade Alex Disquitado, Jeffe Gallego Jr., at Herbert Miguel Egger.

Multi-titled Dante Alinsunurin Jr. pamumunuan ang coaching staff na binobou nina Ariel Dela Cruz, Jessie Lopez, Raymund Franza, John Aries, Benedict Pejo, at Albert Ray Alejandro, habang si Dennis Abcede Jr. ang team manager.

Ang Pilipinas ay isa sa 16 member-countries ang imbitado para sumabak sa men’s vlleyball.

Ang groupings ay : Pool A (Australia, Brazil, Portugal, Taipei), Pool B (China, Czech Republic, Iran, Japan), Pool C (Argentina, Colombia, Philippines, Poland) at Pool D (Germany, Italy, Korea, United States).

Makakaharap ng Pilipinas ang Poland sa Horst-Korber-Sportzentrum sa Berlin sa Hulyo 17, Columbia sa Ballsporthalle Köpenick at Argentina sa Grosse Sporthalle Sportforum sa Hulyo 19.

“Being chosen to represent the Philippines in the World University Games, also known as the Summer Universiade, is a great accomplishment for the country,”Wika ni FESSAP president Edwin Fabro sa pahayag Miyerkules.

Alvin Tai Lian ang magsilbing head ng Philippine delegation. Iba pang miyembro ay sina David Ong ng Philippine Airlines, Christian Tan ng Healthy Options, Mary Ng, Frank Lao, lawyer Baldomero Estenzo, Graham Lim, Cecille Sarmiento, Prof. Robert Milton Calo, at Allan Soria.

Mahigit 8,000 student-athletes mula sa 100 bansa ang makibahagi sa 18 sports ngayon taon na edition ng FISU World University Games na gaganapin sa limang bayan sa Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region at Berlin.