Khandsuren Gantogtokh or Handa, which is way easier to say, brought serious volleyball chops to Team Mongolia on Physical: Asia. She’s played pretty much everywhere, including a stint in the Philippines when she joined KingWhale Taipei for the 2022 PVL Invitational Conference. That team even reached the finals, where they battled Creamline Cool Smashers. Handa scored six points in the championship and started all five games, proving she wasn’t just sightseeing.She kicked off her volleyball journey with Mongolia’s national team back in 2015 and now spikes for Tokyo Sunbeams in Japan’s V.League. On Physical: Asia, she teamed up with a very mixed-bag squad, a Bokh wrestler (Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan), a judoka (Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan), a basketball star (Dulguun Enkhbat), an MMA fighter with the world’s scariest nickname, The Tormentor (Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu), and a circus artist (Lkhagva-Ochir Erdene-Ochir) who probably has the best balance of them all. Together, they gave some standout moments, including beating Team Philippines in the Shipwreck challenge, a win they definitely didn’t forget.The show concluded with its latest episode batch dropping on Tuesday afternoon. Team Philippines, led initially by Manny Pacquiao before his early exit, was eliminated in Episode 7.Physical: Asia's Khandsuren Gantogtokh’s experiences, background, career, and more explored View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHanda competed in the Philippines during the 2022 PVL Reinforced Conference. KingWhale Taipei participated as a guest team in the tournament. The middle blocker started every match for her squad, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the competition. KingWhale advanced through the semifinals before facing Creamline in the Finals. The championship came down to a single decisive game. Handa recorded six points in the title match despite her team's defeat. KingWhale finished the conference with just one loss, the championship game against the Cool Smashers.Handa's volleyball journey with Mongolia began in 2015. Nearly a decade with the national program provided her with international competition experience. This background became one of her defining achievements heading into Physical: Asia. Her tenure with the national squad showcased her abilities on the global stage. The experience prepared her for the diverse challenges presented in the Netflix series. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe volleyball player now competes in Japan's V.League. Tokyo Sunbeams signed Handa as a middle blocker for their roster. Her position requires blocking skills, quick reflexes, and offensive capabilities at the net. The Japanese league represents one of Asia's premier professional volleyball competitions. Handa's presence there demonstrates her continued evolution as an athlete.Mongolia assembled a diverse athletic roster for Physical: Asia. Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan represented traditional Bokh wrestling. Adiyasuren Amarsaikhan brought judo expertise to the squad. Dulguun Enkhbat added basketball skills and court awareness. Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, nicknamed "The Tormentor," contributed MMA fighting experience. Lkhagva-Ochir Erdene-Ochir rounded out the team with circus artistry and acrobatic abilities. Each member brought specialized strengths to different challenges.Philippines connection through competitionTeam Mongolia faced Team Philippines in the Shipwreck challenge during the series. Mongolia emerged victorious in that specific contest. The matchup held particular significance given Handa's history competing in the Philippines. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTeam Philippines consisted of rugby player Justin Coveney, strongman Rey Querubin, crossfit athlete Lara Liwanag, former MMA fighter Mark "Mugen" Striegl, and hurdler Robyn Brown. Manny Pacquiao was the inaugural squad leader before leaving due to other obligations. Justin Hernandez entered as an alternate, with Coveney assuming captaincy. The Philippine squad was eliminated in Episode 7, ending their championship pursuit.Physical: Asia is streaming exclusively on Netflix, with episodes available worldwide.