Thelma Barina-Rojas

Thelma Barina-Rojas is a Filipino volleyball player. She played for the Philippines women's national volleyball team at the Southeast Asian Games from 1981 to 1993, helping the team medal in all six editions she participated in.

Thelma Barina-Rojas
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Born1960 or 1961 (age 62–63)
HometownCebu, Philippines
Coaching information
Current teamMakati Gospel School
National team
1981-1993Philippines
Honours
Representing  Philippines
Women's Volleyball
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 1981 Manila Team
Gold medal – first place 1985 Bangkok Team
Gold medal – first place 1987 Jakarta Team
Gold medal – first place 1993 Singapore Team
Silver medal – second place 1983 Singapore Team
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Manila Team

Career

Barina-Rojas took up the sport of volleyball when she was pursuing a college course on accounting at the Southwestern University in Cebu City. She was part of the Philippines women's national volleyball team that won the gold medal at the 1981, 1985, 1987 and 1993 Southeast Asian Games. She was named Most Valuable Player and Best Open Spiker in the 1987 edition, and the Best Service Receiver in the 1991 edition.[1]

Post-retirement

By 2017, Barina-Rojas is working at the Makati Gospel School where she serves as a PE teacher and the head coach of the school's volleyball team.[1]

Personal life

Barina is married to volleyball referee Rodrigo "Buboy" Rojas with whom she has three children.[1]

References
  1. Reyes, Marc Anthony (25 June 2017). "Thelma Barina: When we were champions". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 June 2017.
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