Volleyball was considered a secondary sport in the country next to basketball until the UAAP women’s volleyball competition gained a following that playing venues were soon packed to the rafters.
Sports U had some quality time with volleyball’s biggest collegiate star and best team last Thursday when Ateneo Lady Eagle superstar Alyssa Valdez took some time off the court with the rest of her teammates.
The Lady Eagles are the defending back-to-back UAAP champions and are attempting to make it three in a row since the school’s volleyball program roared back to life.
Tagging along with Valdez in last Thursday’s episode were ace setter Jia Morado and Amy Ahomiro who plays the utility/opposite position.
Meanwhile, in Lucban, Quezon, a farmer named Pepito Deapera has been making noise not with his work on the field but on the road and waters where he competes as a triathlete and ultramarathoner. Pepito is living proof that if one works for their dreams, they just make it happen. The farmer-turned-athlete recounted his experiences on the way to being a triathlete.
Lastly, anchor Dyan Castillejo joined professional bodybuilders in the Dyanfit segment. Dyan was the one who got the instructions while learning the various exercises and drills the bodybuilders perform to maintain their muscles.
Sports U aims to promote athletes who have inspiring stories to share and may possibly become future sports stars of the country. It also promotes fitness and healthy lifestyle by looking into how celebrities stay in shape.
Tune in to Sports U tevery Thursday right after Bandila on ABS-CBN. Follow their Facebook page at http://facebook.com/SportsUtv and official Twitter account (@SportsUTV) for more updates.
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Chiz does a Wurtzbach
When asked how different he is from his opponents in the coming elections, Senator Chiz Escudero answered, echoing Pia Wurtzbach’s answer in the recent Miss Universe 2015 pageant, “I am confidently beautiful with a ‘Heart.’” Heart, of course, refers to his wife, the actress Heart Evangelista.
Added Chiz, “Sa lahat po ata ng kumakandidato ako lang ho ang may pruweba. Ako lang ho ang may kontrata, may litrato at may ninong at ninang na testigo pa na ako po ay may ‘Heart.’.”
To institute “gobyernong may puso” is what Grace at Chiz promise if they would be elected to the highest and second highest positions in the land.
“Isang gobyernong nalulungkot kapag may bagyong tumatama sa isang parte ng ating bansa. Isang gobyernong nagagalit kapag may Pilipinong inaapi o kapag may opisyal na mabagal o palpak ang paggalaw,” said Chiz.
“Isang gobyernong nagbubunyi at natutuwa kapag nananalo tayo sa Ms. Universe. Isang gobyerno na alam kung ano’ng gagawin at hindi po manghuhula pa kung ano’ng kailangan ng ating mga kababayan,” the Senator added.
