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FIBA unveils sustainable MVP trophy for 3x3 World Tour Perpetual Help volley star to train in Japan
By Dennis Abrina
LAS PIÑAS CITY—Reigning National Collegiate Athletic Association Most Valuable Player
Louie Ramirez of the Perpetual Altas Spikers is scheduled to train in Japan for three weeks to increase his knowledge and boost his skills in the game of volleyball. Ramirez, accompanied by assistant coach Macky Cariño, will train in Japan on the invitation of the Oita Miyoshi Wessie Adler Volleyball Team, based in Oita City.
Dr. Atsushi Moyoshi, owner of the Oita Miyoshi Wessie Adler Volleyball Team expects the 6’3” opposite spiker from Malimpin, Dasol, Pangasinan to be in the city on or before August 16. He will train for 3 weeks with the team.
“Masaya po ako, kasi madadagdagan yung knowledge ko sa volleyball at nakaka proud po, kasi maraming malalakas na players dito sa atin sa Pilipinas bukod po sa akin, pero ako po ‘yung na-invite para mag training, sobrang excited din po ako na makakapunta ako ng Japan. (I am happy, because I will learn more in volleyball and I am proud, because there are many strong players here in the
Philippines besides me, but I was the one who was invited to train, I am also very excited t hat I will be able to go to Japan),” Ramirez said.
Dr. Moyoshi, in a message, reiterate d that their team is interested in establishing a relationship with players like Ramirez for possible future endeavors.
Perpetual Altas Spikers’ head coach said Sinfronio ‘Sammy’ Acaylar, Oita Miyoshi team will provide airfare, transportation in Japan, accommodation and meals with the help of the Tamayo Family especially Chairman Tony Tamayo, President Dr. Anthony Tamayo and Vice President for Sports Anton. Tamayo.
“I allowed Louie to trained abroad para mas lalo siyang gumaling at marami pang matutunan sa larong volleyball na madadala nya dito sa team, sa NCAA at sa bansa,” coach Acaylar said.
MIES (Switzerland)—FIBA
underlined its commitment to sustainability by unveiling an MVP trophy produced entirely from 100% recycled materials, during the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2023 held in Edmonton, Canada. Designed by Sustain Awards, the trophy is constructed using sustainable methods and techniques, utilizing 100% recycled waste packaging. This approach reduces the trophy’s carbon dioxide production by 75% compared to a standard trophy, throughout the manufacturing process, including materials, packaging, and transport. The process also compensates for five tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2e), the equivalent of taking 397 cars off the road for one day.
“This trophy serves as a fitting symbol of FIBA 3x3’s dedication to reducing our carbon footprint, and we take pride in being one of the pioneers in introducing such an environmentally-friendly trophy,” said FIBA 3x3 Managing Director Alex Sanchez.
“It represents a significant step forward in FIBA 3x3’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. We share our players and fans’ concerns about the well-being of our planet, and we are confident that this eco-friendly addition to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2023 will be widely appreciated.”
“Our goal was to create a trophy with minimal environmental impact, while still instilling a sense of pride in the recipients. With the introduction of this exciting new MVP trophy, we believe we have achieved just that,” added Sanchez.
Sustainability is a major pillar of FIBA. In May 2022, FIBA partnered with Swiss-based watch brand Maurice Lacroix to launch the new AIKON #tide. The timepiece is made using ocean-bound upcycled plastic, an undisclosed formula, and glass fiber. The production of each watch removes 17 bottles from the ocean. Last year, FIBA became the first basketball organization to obtain the international sustainability standard ISO 20121 for the 3x3 World Tour and FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup.
