Fifi Sharma of Akari Chargers at the PVL All-Filipino Conference. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Fifi Sharma was happy to help the Akari Chargers overcome their “fear of losing” as they ended a three-game skid in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference before heading to Christmas holidays.
Sharma stepped up when it mattered most to end the Chargers’ woes, scattering eight kills, six blocks and two aces to finish with 16 points for a well-deserved 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 25 victory. -20. against Chery Tiggo on Tuesday at Philsports Arena.
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“I’m proud of the team as a whole, they overcame their fear of losing again despite the first set na natalo kami nung. Na-brave namin ‘yung three more sets so ‘yun lang, overall I’m just very happy that the team showed their maturity, will and eagerness to win tonight,” Sharma said.
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Grethcel Soltones and Fifi Sharma on their way to victory. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ipQ3dANeVh
– Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 10, 2024
The Alas Pilipinas middle blocker wanted to finish the year strong for the Chargers, who entered the match having lost three straight matches – all in straight sets – to Creamline, Farm Fresh and Petro Gazz.
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“It’s important to me because we’re going to take a break, so I want the team to take a break knowing that we finished well. This game is going to set the tone for the next set of games so that we can’t not lose because I have to contribute to the team and also make them understand that we are capable of winning. We really have to get or overcome what we couldn’t overcome in the last few games,” Sharma said.
“It’s a long conference so it’s not bad to lose early. It’s actually good, at least napagdaanan na namin, and we discover these problems early on so we can peak at the right time. This victory is very important.
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Akari’s plans for the long break. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/RGdg6XhvMJ
– Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) December 10, 2024
After six matches, Sharma believes the early defeats have made them stronger and wiser ahead of their final five first round matches next year.
“It’s good that we discovered these problems early on, because it will be difficult for him when we collapse later or have problems. There is no place to go but up in our previous matches because what we really want is to improve and solidify ourselves,” she said.
Sharma and the 2024 Reinforced Conference silver medalists return to action against PLDT on January 18 at the Philsports Arena.
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