Philippines poised to host FIVB world volley

MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Superliga (PSL) yesterday said the Philippines stands a good chance of hosting the International Volleyball Federation ( FIVB) World Women’s Club Championship in October next year.

PSL president Ramon Suzara expressed the possibility of hosting the tournament, which will will cost P100 million to host, after meeting with FIVB executive council member Stav Jacobi, who, he said, was impressed with the competition venue and hotels that would accommodate the world’s top volleyball players, coaches and officials arriving for the 10-day battle.

Aside from Suzara, Jacobi also sat down with PSL chairman Philip Ella Juico, Sports 5 president Vincent Reyes and Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI) vice president Peter Cayco, who threw the federation’s all-our support behind the massive endeavor.

Jacobi, the owner of a top-flight European club team in Volero Zurich and in-charge of the World Women’s Club tourney, also visited the Mall of Asia Arena, Solaire Resort and Casino, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel.

Top club teams from Brazil, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, Italy and the US are competing.