Desiree Cheng facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Desirée Cheng |
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| Full name | Desirée Wynea T. Cheng | ||||||
| Nickname | Des | ||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||
| Born | September 28, 1996 | ||||||
| Hometown | Manila, Philippines | ||||||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb) | ||||||
| Spike | 262 cm (103 in) | ||||||
| Block | 242 cm (95 in) | ||||||
| College(s) | De La Salle University | ||||||
| Volleyball information | |||||||
| Position | Outside hitter | ||||||
| Current club | Choco Mucho Flying Titans | ||||||
| Number | 2 | ||||||
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Desirée Wynea Cheng (born September 28, 1996) is a talented Filipino volleyball player. She is known for her powerful plays as an outside hitter. Desirée played for the De La Salle University's women's volleyball team during her college years. Now, she plays professionally, showing off her skills on the court.
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About Desirée
Desirée is the youngest of three children. Her older sister, Djanel Cheng, is also a professional volleyball player! Desirée finished high school at Hope Christian High School. Later, she studied Sports at De La Salle University.
Volleyball Journey
Desirée has had an amazing journey in volleyball. She became a big star during her college days.
College Success
Desirée played for the DLSU Lady Spikers at De La Salle University. They were a very strong team!
- In UAAP Season 79, Desirée helped her team win the championship. She was even named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP)! This means she was the best player in the championship games.
- The next year, in UAAP Season 80, her team won again! This was their third championship in a row. Desirée was recognized as the Best Server in that season.
Professional Clubs
After college, Desirée joined professional volleyball clubs.
- She played for the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers from 2017 to 2021. With them, she won the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference championship.
- Since 2022, Desirée has been playing for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.
Achievements and Awards
Desirée has won many awards throughout her career, showing her skill and dedication.
Individual Awards
- 2011 Palarong Pambansa "Most valuable player"
- 2011 Palarong Maynila "Most valuable player"
- 2012 Palarong Pambansa "Most valuable player"
- 2012 Palarong Maynila "Most valuable player"
- 2013 Palarong Pambansa "Most valuable player"
- 2013 Palarong Pambansa "Best blocker"
- UAAP Season 79 "Finals Most Valuable Player"
- UAAP Season 80 "Best server"
Collegiate Team Awards
These are awards she won with her university team, the De La Salle Lady Spikers.
- 2014 UAAP Season 76 volleyball tournaments –
Silver medal - 2015 UAAP Season 77 volleyball tournaments – Silver medal
- 2017 UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments –
Champion - 2018 UAAP Season 80 volleyball tournaments – Champion
- 2019 UAAP Season 81 volleyball tournaments –
Bronze medal
Club Team Awards
These are awards she won with her professional club teams.
- 2017 Philippine SuperLiga Grand Prix – Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2023 VTV International Women's Volleyball Cup – Bronze medal, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
- 2023 Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference – 1st Runner-Up, with Choco Mucho Flying Titans
