Spot sa AVC Continental Cup target din ng beach volley

Hindi lamang podium finish ang target ng Team Philippines sa 30th Southeast Asian Games beach volleyball competition kundi maging ang isang spot sa AVC Continental Cup Finals sa susunod na taon.

Ang Rebisco-backed national women’s at men’s squads ay dalawang beses na magsasanay sa isang araw para sa biennial meet na magsisimula sa Biyernes sa Subic Tennis Court.

“The Philippine beach volleyball teams have been staying in Subic since last Friday, training and preparing hard for the games,” pahayag ni team manager at Beach Volleyball Republic founder Charo Soriano. “We are fortunate to be able to be at the venue early and we are scheduling training both in the morning and in the evening so the athletes can get used to the sand and lighting conditions,” dagdag nito.

Binubuo ang tig-dalawang pares ng koponan nina Sisi Rondina at Bernadeth Pons, at Dzi Gervacio at Dij Rodriguez sa women’s at sina Edmar Bonono at Jude Garcia at Jaron Requinton at James Buytrago sa men’s side.

“Everybody is excited. The coaching staff, management staff and the players. We have been waiting this opportunity to bring pride to our nation. And we will make sure to give our all,” ayon pa kay Soriano.

Bukod sa medalya, magsisilbi rin ang biennial games bilang Southeast Asian Zonal qualifier para sa AVC Continental Cup.

Ang gold medalists sa event ay uusad sa third phase ng AVC Continental Cup (Finals) sa Hunyo habang ang silver medalist ay magku-qualify sa second phase (semifinals) sa susunod na taon.

Ang Continental Cup champion ay magkakamit ng slot sa 2020 Tokyo Olympics.