Madayag says Choco Mucho is fighting for injured Titans

In the heart of every sports narrative lies the essence of resilience, a theme that resonates deeply with Choco Mucho's Flying Titans as they brace themselves for yet another showdown against Creamline in the finals of the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

Team captain Maddie Madayag stands at the forefront of this narrative, her unwavering belief in resilience serving as the guiding light for her team amidst daunting odds. With three key players sidelined, the Flying Titans find themselves facing a formidable challenge, but Madayag remains undeterred.

“May mga hugot kami. Kasi marami kaming teammates na down. Tatlo sila this conference. Wala si Kat, wala si Aduke, si Des,” Madayag revealed, her voice carrying a mixture of determination and solidarity.

“Gusto lang talaga namin is maglaro para sa kanila. Kasi, wala, siyempre, gusto naming makasama sila sa loob na makakapaglaro sa loob,” she added.

The absence of Kat Tolentino, Aduke Ogunsanya, and Des Cheng casts a shadow over Choco Mucho's path to the championship, yet Madayag sees their adversity as a catalyst for unity and strength.

“Parang it's always against our odds. Always kong sinasabi na resilient ang Choco Mucho. Kahit anong gawin mo, suntukin nyo kami, bugbugin niyo kami, babangon at babangon kami. Yun ang dadalhin namin sa Finals na Kahit anong mangyari lalaban at lalaban kami," she asserted with unwavering conviction.

Standing tall at 5-foot-11, Madayag's pivotal role as a middle blocker came to the fore in their semifinal clash against Petro Gazz, where she contributed 11 crucial points, propelling the Flying Titans to a perfect 3-0 standing and securing their spot in the championship series.

“Sana makita ng teammates ko na kaming bawat isa, gaano naming gusto makuha ito. Gutom na gutom na kami. We're hungry to get that gold," Madayag expressed, her words echoing the collective determination pulsating within the team. 

"I think naman nafe-feel ng teammates namin na gusto rin nila makamit ang gusto namin. Gusto naming ma-inspire sila, and sana, sabi ni Sisi, sabay-sabay kami umangat sa finals.”