Kim Fajardo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kim Alano Fajardo |
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| Nickname | Kim, Kimmy, KAF | ||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||
| Born | September 30, 1993 | ||||||||
| Hometown | Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines | ||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | ||||||||
| Spike | 275 cm (108 in) | ||||||||
| Block | 265 cm (104 in) | ||||||||
| College(s) | De La Salle University | ||||||||
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| Position | Setter | ||||||||
| Current club | PLDT High Speed Hitters | ||||||||
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Kim Alano Fajardo (born September 30, 1993) is a talented Filipino volleyball player. She is known for her amazing skills as a setter. Kim was also the team captain for the De La Salle University women's volleyball team for two seasons.
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Kim's Volleyball Journey
Kim Fajardo started playing volleyball when she was very young, in Grade 2. In high school, she was part of the UST Junior Golden Tigresses team. She first played as a utility spiker, which means she could play in different attacking roles. Later, she became a setter, helping her teammates score points.
Kim played alongside Alyssa Valdez on the UST team. They were also teammates on the Philippine girls' national volleyball team. They competed in the 2008 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championship, where the Philippines finished in 8th place.
College Volleyball Success
In 2010, Kim went to De La Salle University for her college studies. Because she transferred from another UAAP school, she had to wait one year before playing. This is a rule in the UAAP (University Athletic Association of the Philippines).
As a member of the DLSU Lady Spikers, Kim won many championships. She helped her team win three UAAP indoor volleyball titles. These were in Season 75, Season 78, and Season 79. She also won one UAAP beach volleyball championship in Season 78.
Kim was named the "Best Setter" three times during her UAAP career. This is a big achievement! She earned this award in Season 76, Season 78, and Season 79. She was also named the "Most Valuable Player" (MVP) for beach volleyball in UAAP Season 78.
Kim graduated from De La Salle University in 2015 with a degree in Sports Management. Even after graduating, she decided to play her final year of eligibility in Season 79. She was the team captain for the second time. In this season, she was named both the "Best Setter" and the "Best Server." She led her young team to their second straight championship.
Professional and National Team Play
Kim also achieved success in other tournaments. She was named "Best Server" in the 2014 Philippine National Games. The next year, in the 2015 edition, she was named "Most Valuable Player." She also won the "Best Setter" award twice in the PVF Intercollegiate Volleyball Championship (in 2013 and 2015).
In 2016, Kim was chosen to be part of the Philippine Super Liga All-Stars. This team represented the country in the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship. Kim performed well, finishing sixth in the "Best Setter" rankings.
With the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers club team, Kim won two championships. These were the 2016 PSL All-Filipino Conference and the 2017 PSL Grand Prix Conference. She was also awarded "Best Setter" in both of these conferences.
Clubs Kim Played For
Meralco Power Spikers (2015)- F2 Logistics Cargo Movers (2016–2023)
- PLDT High Speed Hitters (2024–present)
Awards and Recognitions
Individual Awards
- UAAP Season 72 Girls' Volleyball "Best Setter"
- 2013 PVF Intercollegiate Championship "Best Setter"
- UAAP Season 76 "Best Setter"
- 2014 Philippine National Games "Best Server"
- 2015 PVF Intercollegiate Championship "Best Setter"
- 2015 Philippine National Games "Most Valuable Player"
- UAAP Season 78 "Best Setter"
- UAAP Season 78 Beach Volleyball "Most Valuable Player"
- 2016 PSL All-Filipino "Best Setter"
- 2016 PSL Grand Prix "Best Setter"
- UAAP Season 79 "Best Setter"
- UAAP Season 79 "Best Server"
- 2017 PSL Grand Prix "Best Setter"
- 2018 PSL Grand Prix "Best Setter"
- 2018 PSL Invitational Cup "Best Setter"
- 2018 PSL All-Filipino Conference "Best Setter"
Collegiate Team Achievements
- 2013 UAAP Season 75 volleyball tournaments -
Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2014 UAAP Season 76 volleyball tournaments -
Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers - 2015 UAAP Season 77 volleyball tournaments - Silver medal, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2016 UAAP Season 78 volleyball tournaments - Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
- 2017 UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments - Champion, with De La Salle Lady Spikers
Club Team Achievements
- 2016 Philippine Super Liga All-Filipino - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2016 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix -
Bronze medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers - 2017 Philippine Super Liga All-Filipino - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2017 Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 Philippine SuperLiga Grand Prix - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 Philippine Super Liga Invitational Cup - Champion, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
- 2018 Philippine Super Liga All-Filipino - Silver medal, with F2 Logistics Cargo Movers
Other Recognitions
- DLSAA Lasallian Sports Achievement Award (2017)
