The Philippines’ newly formed beach volleyball teams are taking a long shot at Olympic slots next week. And while expectations must be managed, the team is expected to get valuable competition time to prepare for the Southeast Asian Games later this year.
No one is counting on the country to simply come out of a long hiatus and suddenly win the Asian Volleyball Confederation Continental Cup titles set in Thailand from June 14 to 18.
“But it would all be worth the try,” said Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara. “[I]t’s luck. The competition is very tough.”
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