Sofia Pagara and Khylem Progella saw their momentum derailed by a controversial call as they fell to China’s Yu Tong and Jiang Kaiyue, 14-21, 15-21, in the AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open.
Alas Pilipinas got off to a winning start in the Rebisco AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open, with both men’s and women’s teams securing victories in Santa Rosa, Laguna.
![UST's Sofiah Pagara and Khy Progella celebrate a point during their gold medal match versus NU's Honey Grace Cordero and Kizil Doren Quijote. [photo credit: BVR]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KP1_50921-400x200.jpg)
Alas Pilipinas will feature top college stars in the Rebisco AVC Beach Tour Nuvali Open, where elite teams from 11 nations will compete for beach volleyball supremacy.
The AVC Beach Tour Second Nuvali Open kicks off from April 2 to 6, featuring 40 teams from 11 countries. Hosted by the PNVF and presented by Rebisco, the tournament cements the Philippines as a top beach volleyball destination in Asia.
![Alas Pilipinas Alexa Polidario and Jenny Gaviola against the world No. 123 from Australia [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Alas-Pilipinas-Alexa-Polidario-and-Jenny-Gaviola-against-team-Aus05-400x200.jpg)
Australian stars Jasmine Fleming and Elizabeth Alchin overpowered Philippine pairs on Day 1 of the BPT Challenge Nuvali, showcasing their global experience and dominance.
![Philippine beach volleyball players Khylem Progella and Sofiah Pagara in action, showcasing teamwork and skill as they represent the country on the sand court. [PNVF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Philippines-Sofiah-Pagara-and-Khylem-Progella02-400x200.jpg)
Discover how Filipino beach volleyball stars Khylem Progella and Sofiah Pagara, along with other Philippine teams, aim to make their mark in the Asian Senior Beach Volleyball Championships at Nuvali Sand Courts.