CHOCO Mucho bagged the bronze medal in its international debut after beating Japan's Kansai University, 25-20, 23-25, 25-13, 25-18, in the 2023 VTV Cup in Lao Cai, Vietnam on Sunday.
The PVL side left quite an impression on top Asian teams with three wins and two losses in the single-round prelims while two Flying Titans receiving special distinctions at the end of the competition.
Sisi Rondina seized the Best Outside Hitter plum while Maddie Madayag was hailed as the Best Middle Blocker.
Despite yielding to Vietnam 2 in a five-set semis clash on Friday, Rondina & Co. atoned in less than a day's time to secure a maiden podium finish.
Choco Mucho looks to carry its newfound confidence to the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Oct. 16.
