Dawn Macandili-Catindig facts for kids
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| Full name | Dawn Nicole Lirio Macandili | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 1, 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 153 cm (5 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 246 cm (97 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 234 cm (92 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College(s) | De La Salle University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Libero | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Cignal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Last updated: 11 August 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dawn Nicole Lirio Macandili-Catindig, born on June 1, 1996, is a talented Filipino volleyball player. She is a key member of the Philippines women's national volleyball team. Dawn played for the De La Salle University Lady Spikers in the UAAP for five seasons. Currently, she plays in the Premier Volleyball League for the Cignal HD Spikers.
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About Dawn Macandili-Catindig
Dawn Macandili-Catindig is a famous Filipino volleyball player. She is known for her amazing skills as a libero. A libero is a special player in volleyball who focuses on defense. They are experts at digging (saving the ball from hitting the floor) and receiving serves. Dawn is often called "The Iron Eagle" because of her strong defense.
Dawn's Personal Life
Dawn studied AB Psychology at De La Salle University. In March 2023, she married her longtime boyfriend, Diego Catindig.
Dawn's Volleyball Journey
Dawn Macandili-Catindig has achieved many great things in her volleyball career. She made history as the first libero in the Philippines to win a Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. This happened during the 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference.
Playing for the Philippines
Dawn is an important part of the Philippines women's national volleyball team.
- In 2017, she played in the 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship. She was recognized as the 2nd Best Libero in the whole tournament.
- She also joined the 2017 Southeast Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- In 2024, Dawn became the captain of the Philippine national team. This is a big honor!
Club Teams and Championships
Dawn has played for several top clubs in the Philippines.
- She played for the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers for many years.
- With F2 Logistics, she won the championship in the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference. She was also named the Best Libero in that event.
- In 2023, Dawn joined the Cignal HD Spikers.
College Success
While playing for the De La Salle University Lady Spikers in the UAAP, Dawn helped her team win three championships in a row. She even won the Finals MVP award during UAAP Season 80.
Teams Dawn Has Played For
Here are the main teams Dawn has been a part of:
Meralco Power Spikers (2014–2015)- F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2016–2023)
- Cignal HD Spikers (2024–present)
- Choco Mucho (2021)
Awards and Recognitions
Dawn Macandili-Catindig has won many awards for her excellent performance.
Individual Awards
Local Awards
- UAAP Juniors Season 75 "Best Libero"
- UAAP Season 78 "Best Digger"
- UAAP Season 78 "Best Receiver"
- 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference "Best Libero"
- 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference "Most Valuable Player"
- 2016 PSL Grand Prix Conference "Best Libero"
- UAAP Season 79 "Best Receiver"
- 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference "Best Libero"
- UAAP Season 80 "Finals MVP"
- 2018 PSL Invitational Cup "Best Libero"
- 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference "Best Libero"
- 2021 PNVF Champions League for Women "Best Libero"
- 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference "Best Libero"
- 2024 PNVF Champions League for Women "Best Libero"
International Awards
- 2017 Asian Women's Volleyball Championships "2nd Best Libero"
- 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix – Second Leg "Best Libero"
Other Recognitions
- Gawad Lasalyano (2017)
- Philippine Sports Association Miss Volleyball (2017)
Team Achievements
Collegiate Medals
- 2014 UAAP Season 76 -
Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2015 UAAP Season 77 - Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2016 UAAP Season 78 -
Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2017 UAAP Season 79 - Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2018 UAAP Season 80 - Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
Club Medals
- 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference -
Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers - 2016 PSL Grand Prix Conference -
Bronze medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers - 2017 PSL All-Filipino Conference - Runner-up with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 PSL Invitational Cup - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Runner-up with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2019 PSL Grand Prix Conference - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2021 PNVF Champions League for Women - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2024 PNVF Champions League for Women - Runner-up with Cignal HD Spikers
