What was anticipated as a grind was resolved in a brisk sweep as the USA won the battle of three-time Volleyball Nations Leaague champions, dominating Italy, 27-25, 25-20, 25-16, on Saturday, June 20, at the Philsports Arena. Stephany Samedy scored 12 points, all on attacks, taking charge this...
The USA stymied the Czechia hitters in a breezy 25-17, 25-12, 25-16 victory on Thursday, June 18, in the Women’s Volleyball Nations League at the Philsports Arena. Chiaka Ogbogu anchored the US defense with six of their 12 blocks, powering their fifth win in six outings to stay firmly on track...
A stacjed field of champions and medalists headlines the Philippine leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) starting on Wednesday, June 17, at Philsports Arena in Pasig. World No. 1 and reigning VNL champion Italy banners the cast as the flagship annual international competition of...
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena cemented its position as a leader in Philippine sports tourism after being awarded the prestigious Sports Venue of the Year at the 6th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. This recognition highlights the arena's commitment to excellence and its role in attracting major...
Following her successful Japanese naturalization process, Jaja Santiago now has every bit of chance to become the first player with Filipino blood to see action in the Olympics. At the sidelines, Taka Minowa is looking forward to seeing that dream come true -- seeing his wife don the national...
Iran's giant-killing ways here in Manila were seemingly unstoppable as it downed Netherlands, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 20-25, 15-10, on Thursday, June 20, in Week 3 of Men’s 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Iran's men's volleyball team (VNL) Coming...
Displaying power and tenacity, Canada booked its second straight triumph after dismantling Germany, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, on Thursday, June 20, in Week 3 of the Men’s 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Canadians, after beating fan-favorite Japan,...
Presidential son William Vincent “Vinny” Araneta Marcos exuded pride and confidence as he led the ceremonial launch of the country’s first-time and solo hosting of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship 2025 on Tuesday night, June 18, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Presidential son...
Alas Pilipinas and Japan men’s volleyball team’s friendly match has been cancelled for the second time “due to unforeseen circumstances,” the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) announced on Friday, June 14. The friendly match between the Alas Pilipinas and the Japan men's...
Slovenia survived the Netherlands’ second-set rampage before prevailing 25-20, 32-30, 25-22, to end its Week 3 campaign in the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on a high note at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, July 9. *Slovenia's Tine Urnaut scores against the outstretched...
Canada rose from China’s opening-set challenge to prevail 23-25, 25-21, 25-17, 25-18 on Sunday, July 9 at the close of Week 3 of the men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. *Canada's Nicholas Hoag scores against China's two defenders during their VNL game...
Slovenia vented its ire on China with a 25-21, 25-20, 24-26, 25-23 victory on Thursday night, July 6, to stay on course in Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. *Slovenia's Ziga Stern scores a kill against two Chinese defenders during their VNL game...
