Ran Takahashi watches the PVL quarterfinals matches on Saturday. –PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — To the delight of Filipino volleyball followers and gamers, Ran Takahashi capped his Manila tour with a shock go to to the 2024 PVL Strengthened Convention quarterfinals on Saturday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan Metropolis.
Takahashi proved to be a fortunate allure for Akari, which tapped him as a model ambassador, as he witnessed the Chargers ebook their first-ever ticket to the PVL semifinals after eliminating No.8 Farm Recent, 17-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23, for his or her ninth straight win in as many as video games.
Grethcel Soltones, who completed with 17 factors and 10 wonderful receptions to conspire with Oly Okaro and Ivy Lacsina, admitted that Takahashi’s go to to their dugout earlier than their sport impressed her and the Chargers.
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“Truly, Ran is a part of my inspiration as a result of I see that he’s not simply cute, but additionally expert in approach—identical to coach [Taka] says. When he got here in, I simply stated, ‘Hello Ran! It’s good to see you,’” Soltones stated.
Takahashi, who had a meet and greet on Friday and interacted with the members of Akari and Nxled at FilOil, handed the Truthful Play award to the Chameleons, who had essentially the most inexperienced playing cards within the match, and watched the knockout video games.
Akari’s Japanese coach Taka Minowa took to his social media pages to thank the Japanese nationwide group star, saying he’ll all the time be their fortunate allure.
“Thanks [Ran] for changing into an Akari ambassador and likewise inspiring the group. You’re fortunate allure for us without end,” stated Minowa.
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Even Aby Maraño acquired an opportunity to fulfill the two-time Olympian after receiving a fortunate shirt from her accomplice and Akari setter Kamille Cal for a photograph alternative and brief interplay.
Filipino-Ivorian fencer Maxine Esteban additionally supported Akari and had one other picture with Takahashi. Esteban has been having fun with her time dwelling after the Paris Olympics.
Takahashi, who has been visiting Manila for the reason that Volleyball Nations League 2022, is grateful for his time to work together with the Filipino followers, hoping to see all of them in subsequent 12 months’s FIVB Males’s Volleyball World Championship at Good Araneta Coliseum and Mall of Asia Area.
“I might assume that coming from Japan, Japanese followers are all the time gonna be there however having followers from exterior, different international locations may be very stunning and welcoming,” Takahashi informed the PVL social media group. “The followers within the Philippines they’re very heat and supportive. It seems like a house sport each time we play right here within the Philippines due to the fan assist and I’m very pleased with that.”
“Thanks very a lot for all of your assist so far and I’m actually blissful that I met all of you, this chance. Subsequent 12 months, we’ll be right here once more and we hope to see all of you and may’t wait in your cheer.”
