![Sharina Rhayza Lleses led Alas Pilipinas with 15 points against Japan. [AVC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design237-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas suffered a straight-sets loss to Japan in the AVC Girls’ U18 Championship despite a standout performance from 14-year-old Sharina Rhayza Lleses, setting up a must-win clash against Indonesia.
The Philippines begins its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign against defending Asian youth champion Iran before facing Japan and Indonesia in a challenging group stage. Fresh off a bronze-medal finish at the Princess Cup, the young Filipinas aim to build on their recent success in Thailand.
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The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 kicks off in Manila with powerhouse teams Italy, Poland, Brazil, and France facing strong challengers like Japan, USA, and Slovenia in the 32-team showdown.
![Ran Abdilla against Japan Defender Takahashi Takumi [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Asian-Beach-Volleyball-Championship-Ran-Abdilla-against-Japan-Defender-Takahashi-Takumi01-400x200.jpg)
Discover the intense matches at the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championship. Abdilla and Buytrago clinch a crucial win against Japan, Australia secures consecutive victories, and top teams battle for dominance at Nuvali Sand Courts.