Philippine National Volleyball Federation to host AVC Beach Tour
The world-class beach volleyball event will once again take center stage in the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach Tour, starting Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
This major international beach volleyball tournament will run from April 2 to April 5 at the Nuvali Sand Courts in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.
Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) and AVC president Ramon “Tats” Suzara announced that 18 women’s pairs from eight countries and 22 men’s teams from 11 countries will compete in the tournament.
“The Philippines has become the epicenter of beach volleyball in Asia, as proven by this tournament, which will gather a total of 40 teams from 11 countries,” said Suzara.
This event also provides a great opportunity for local players to hone their skills against world-class competitors.
International teams will come from Australia (three women’s and three men’s teams), Thailand (three and three), China (two and two), Japan (three and three), Hong Kong (one and one), Uzbekistan (one and one), Malaysia (one women’s team), and New Zealand, Iran, and Indonesia, each with two men’s pairs.
The Philippines will field four teams in the women’s division and three in the men’s division.
The women's pairs are Khylem Hari Progella and Sofiah Shanain Pagara, Sunnie Kalani Villapando and Jenny Gaviola, Alexa Polidario and Lorien Isobel Gamboa, and Kathrina Epah and Honey Grace Cordero.
Meanwhile, in September this year, the country will host the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship Philippines 2025, where the men’s team will feature James Buytrago and Rancel Varga, Edwin Tolentino and Lerry John Francisco, and Ronniel Rosales and Alexander Jhon Iraya.
"With these top teams coming over, we not only showcase elite beach volleyball but also provide our national teams with the opportunity to further sharpen their skills," added Suzara.
