Power Pinays smash India in Asian Women’s Club volleyball opener

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines-PLDT squad got off to a great start in the 2014 Asian Women’s Club Volleyball Championship Nakhon Pahtom, Thailand on Thursday.

The Power Pinays opened its campaign in Pool B with a smashing 25-17, 26-24, 25-16 win over KSEB of India at the Nakhonpathom Municipality Gymnasium.

It was a good boost for the Filipino volleybelles, who are also bracketed with seven-time champion China, last year’s finalist Kazakhstan, Chinese Taipei and Singapore.

The Power Pinays have been in Thailand since April 1 as part of their build-up for the tournament.

Meanwhile, Taipei clobbered Singapore, 25-8, 25-7, 25-6, in the other match.

The Power Pinoys on Wednesday salvaged seventh place in the men’s edition of the club volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena.

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