The country is set to stage the Asian Volleyball Condeferation (AVC) Asian Women’s Club Championship next year with the Philippine Superliga leading the formation of the national team.
This was revealed by Philippine Super Liga president Ramon “Tats” Suzara Friday after his meeting with officials from the Larong Volleyball ng Pilipinas.
Suzara said the club that will emerge as champion in the on-going PSL Grand Prix will represent the Philippines in the meet that will also feature top clubs from Japan, China and Thailand.
Cignal, powered by dynamic imports Ariel Usher and Amanda Anderson, has been lording it over the eliminations with four victories in as many games. Philips Gold is also looking good at 3-1 through reinforcements Bojana Todorovic and Alexis Olgard.
The Philippines is also bidding to host the FIVB (international federation) World Women’s Club Championships next year.