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The Philippines boosted its hopes of qualifying for the FIVB U19 World Championship after defeating Iran in four sets to open its AVC Girls’ U18 Championship campaign. Xyz Ellen Rayco starred as the young Filipinas earned a vital Pool C victory in Thailand.
The Philippines has officially qualified both its men’s and women’s indoor volleyball teams for the Nagoya-Aichi 2026 Asian Games, marking another milestone for the country’s growing volleyball program.
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Candon City has begun welcoming participating nations for the AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup as the tournament prepares to open amid a new chapter for Philippine volleyball following the FIVB suspension of the PNVF.
The Philippine Olympic Committee is expected to suspend the Philippine National Volleyball Federation after the FIVB imposed immediate sanctions over governance concerns and alleged ethics violations.
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The Men’s Nations Cup final between Bahrain and Pakistan will proceed after a temporary postponement due to escalating tensions in the region, following assurances from the Bahrain government and the Bahrain Volleyball Association regarding safety.
Ramon “Tats” Suzara achieves another milestone as he is named Executive Vice President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). This new role highlights opportunities for Philippine volleyball on the global stage.
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Discover the intense matches at the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championship. Abdilla and Buytrago clinch a crucial win against Japan, Australia secures consecutive victories, and top teams battle for dominance at Nuvali Sand Courts.
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Volleyball action returns at the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts in the City of Santa Rosa as the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) hosts the Smart Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour Nuvali Open starting Thursday, April 4.
Kyla Atienza continues to dazzle in the international volleyball scene. The sensational libero brought her impressive skills at defending her side’s back row to emerge as the Best Libero of the ASEAN Grand Prix that ended on Sunday with the Philippines missing the podium for the first time in three editions of the regional volleyball tournament. Related Posts Volleyball row to be settled soon, POC to supervise elections “There was…
Playing a crucial match that could alter Philippine volleyball record books, Tots Carlos delivered for the Philippine women’s national volleyball team. The PVL Invitational MVP scattered 26 points as the Creamline Cool Smashers-powered nationals repulsed Australia in a grueling five-set thriller on Sunday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City to pace themselves for a historic finish at the AVC Cup for Women 2022. Related Posts Volleyball row to be…