Filipino fans receive items from VNL stars

As fans trooped to the Mall of Asia Arena for Manila's hosting of the Volleyball Nations League last week, not only were fans able to watch their favorite players, but they also had the chance to interact with them in the fan zone.

In the said area, fans had the chance to shake hands, take selfies, or ask for autographs from the players. Some also give gifts to the volleyball stars.

Yuki Ishikawa in the fan zone @gmasportsph @gmanews pic.twitter.com/I0TpdgjL4n

— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) June 22, 2024

Some fans, however, were lucky enough to receive items from their favorite players.

Netherlands star Nimir Abdel-Aziz gave a young fan a pair of shoes after their final game in Manila.

FROM NIMIR WITH LOVE??

Volleyball superstar Nimir Abdel-Aziz surprises a young fan by giving his shoes after their final #VNL2024 match in the Philippines. Truly a phenomenal athlete on and off the court! pic.twitter.com/Hip2ChOmtz

— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 25, 2024

Team USA's Kyle Dagostino also gave away signed shoes.

Kyle Dagostino???????? on a mission to give away signed shoes for the ???????? fans! #VNL2024 pic.twitter.com/VmaumjtLmC

— Volleyball Philippines (@volleyball_phi) June 24, 2024

His teammate Micah Christenson, on the other hand, gave a signed jersey.

SANA ALL ??????

LOOK: A lucky fan got USA Volleyball team captain Micah Christenson's jersey at the end of their #VNL2024 stint. | via @jk_carandang / GMA Integrated News.

Follow #GMASports for more updates. pic.twitter.com/BApKgnSrRS

— GMA Sports (@gmasportsph) June 23, 2024

"I think a lot of us will remember this trip," Christenson said about their experience in Manila.

Taylor Averill was also overwhelmed with the love they have received from volleyball fans.

Men's volleyball stars will again come to the country in 2025 as the Philippines will host the FIVB Men's World Championship.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News