![Monika Paulikiene and Aine Raupelyte celebrate their first championship together in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BV-Pro-Tour-Final-Monikka-Paulikiene-Aine-Raupelyte-5031-400x200.jpg)
Lithuanian Olympians Monika Paulikiene and Aine Raupelyte captured their first Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour title together after dominating Team USA in the Nuvali Challenge final.
![Bella Belen during the PVL season with Capital1. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Capital1-Bella-Belen-1930-400x200.jpg)
Capital1 star Bella Belen captured the PVL Rookie of the Year award after a standout debut season highlighted by elite scoring and all-around play.
![Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil during the Nuvali Challenge quarterfinals. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BV-Pro-Tour-AUS-vs.-UKR-Valentyna-Davidova-Anhelina-Khmil-34651-400x200.jpg)
Valentyna Davidova and Anhelina Khmil survived a tense second set to eliminate Australia’s Taliqua Clancy and Stefanie Fejes in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.
![Team USA beach volleyball players during international competition at the Nuvali Challenge in the Philippines. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BV-Pro-Tour-Audrey-Koenig-2891-400x200.jpg)
Alexis Durish and Audrey Koenig power Team USA into the Round of 16 after a straight-set win over Ukraine in the World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.
![Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons compete in the Nuvali Challenge. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BV-Pro-Tour-PHI-vs.-DEN-Sisi-Rondina-Bernadeth-Pons-1577-400x200.jpg)
Sisi Rondina and Bernadeth Pons bowed out of the Nuvali Challenge after a hard-fought straight-set loss to Switzerland.
![Sofiah Pagara and Khylem Progella of Alas Pilipinas during their Beach Pro Tour qualification campaign. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BV-Pro-Tour-Sofiah-Pagara-Khylem-Progella-1279-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas’ Sofiah Pagara and Khylem Progella put up a strong fight but fell to Hungary in the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Nuvali Challenge.
![Rald Ricafort leads PLDT High Speed Hitters during breakthrough PVL season. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/PVL-AFC-26-Semis-PLDT-vs.-Cignal-Rald-Ricafort-5389-400x200.jpg)
PLDT head coach Rald Ricafort is set to be honored after leading the High Speed Hitters to a perfect PVL run and their first pro championship titles.
Creamline backer Jonathan Ng will receive his second straight PVL Executive of the Year award after guiding the Cool Smashers back to championship form.
![UST’s young volleyball stars shine during the NGVL under-16 finals. [photo credit: Miguel Dela Vega]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NVGL_20268-400x200.jpg)
The UST Junior Golden Tigresses turned heads in the NGVL girls under-16 division after a dominant championship campaign that showcased the next wave of Philippine volleyball talent.
Alyssa Valdez, Kianna Dy, and Erika Santos are set to be honored at the PVL Press Corps Awards Night after standout seasons defined by leadership, comeback success, and breakout performances.