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IN PHOTOS: Manila leg of FIVB Beach Volley World Tour kicks off

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<p>MANILA, Philippines — The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open got underway at the Sands SM By the Bay on Thursday, with 16 men’s teams competing to be a part of the main draw.</p><p>When the dust settled at the end of Day 1, two pairs from Austria, brothers from Spain, and a tandem from Germany earned their spots to the main draw.</p><p>Triumphant in Day 1 were the Austrian pairs of Jörg Wutzl and Simon Frühbauer, and Felix Friedl and Maximilian Trummer.</p><p>Also advancing were Spanish brothers Alejandro Huerta Pastor and Javier Huerta Pastor.</p><p>Completing the main draw was the pair of Max-Jonas Karpa and Milan Sievers from Germany.</p><p>The four pairs will join 12 men’s teams already seeded to the main draw, which gets underway Friday at the same venue. The Philippines will be represented by four men’s teams.</p><p>Also set to see action are 16 women’s teams, including four pairs from the Philippines.</p><p>This marks the first time that the Philippines will host a one-star FIVB event. At stake in the tournament is the top prize of US$10,000 as well as ranking points.</p><p>Countries participating in the men’s competition include Australia, Austria, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia, Oman, Poland, Russia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela and host Philippines.   </p><p>Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, United States will compete in the women’s division.</p><p>Here are some images from the opening day.</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/1-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/2-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/3-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/4-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/5-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/6-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/7-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/8-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/9-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/10-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/11-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/12-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/13-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/03/14-fibv-day1-sel.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>A player checks an ongoing game in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Members of the Philippine team pose for photos as the Beach Volleyball World Tour opens at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Players watch from the bleachers during the qualification tournament of the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Republic of South Africa’s Mndingi Mthokozisi during the match against Austria in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Germany’s Milan Sievers spikes the ball during the match against Australia in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Austria’s Jorg Wutzl during the match against Israel in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Austria’s Jorg Wutzl during the match against Israel in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Israel’s Shani Cohen cools himself amid the heat during the match against Austria in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Team Israel during the match against Austria in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Austria’s Simon Fruhbauer spikes the ball during the match against the Republic of South Africa in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Singapore’s Pei Jie Poon spikes the ball during the match against Spain in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Austria plays Canada in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Austria’s Trummer spikes the ball during the match against Canada in the Beach Volleyball World Tour at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Israel’s Netanel Amiram Ohana cools himself with water amid the heat during the match against Austria in the Beach Volleyball World Tour held at the SM Sands by the Bay in Pasay City on Thursday. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div><p>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.</p>

<p>The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open got underway at the Sands SM By the Bay on Thursday, with 16 men’s teams competing to be a part of the main draw.</p>

The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open got underway at the Sands SM By the Bay on Thursday, with 16 men’s teams competing to be a part of the main draw.