SEAG: Pons, Rondida, Gervacio historic players ng beach volley

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Natuldukan din ang matagal na tag-tuyot sa ng women’s at men’s Philippine beach volleyball team sa Southeast Asian Games.

Puro hinagpis ang Pilipinas sa mga nagdaan na SEA Games. Ipinakita ng women’s team na sina Sisi Rondina, Bernadeth Pons, Dzi Gervacio at Dij Rodriguez ang kanilang determinasyon kaya naman natupad ang layunin na sumikwat ng medalya matapos ang 14 na taong tagtuyot sa women’s beach volleyball.

Nagrehistro rin sa kasaysayan sina Jude Garcia, Jaron Requinton, Edmar Bonono at James Buytrago matapos ibigay sa Pilipinas ang kauna-unahang men’s beach volleyball medal.

“This has been such a historic feat for Philippine Beach Volleyball and we dedicate this win to our fellow Pinoy athletes who have sacrificed a lot to pursue what they love doing the most. We also dedicate this win to our Philippine Volleyball Community, who has continuously given us the strength and support to power through. Maraming salamat, Pilipinas!,” saad ni team manager Charo Soriano.

Natapatan ng women’s squad ang nahablot nina Fil-Ams Heidi Ilustre at Diane Pascua na bronze medal sa 2005 SEA Games. Tanso rin ang nasilo ng men’s team. “We are so thankful for our sponsor, unang una ang Rebisco. Natupad pangarap namin na makapaglaro ng maayos dahil sa kanila,” ani Gervacio.