SUBIC (Philippines) - Lying in her hospital bed, Ian Lariba, who was stricken with leukaemia, would continue to watch her teammates play matches and then text her coach to pass on tips between sets.
Filipino Emy Rose Dael's eyes are dry as she talks about her friend and late teammate, smiling as she remembers the latter's nickname for her: Baby Emy.
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