Push Admin

Volleyball: PSL hopes for indoor tournament in 2021

Article (news)

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/news/08/27/cignal.jpg"/></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines -- For the Philippine Superliga (PSL), a lot is hinging on their upcoming beach volleyball tournament in Subic next month.The league gained approval from the government earlier this month to hold the tournament in a bubble, ensuring that their teams will see action this year after the PSL Grand Prix was cancelled in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.&quot;We look at it as something na, (para) hindi tayo ma-zero for 2020,&quot; explained PSL commissioner Ian Laurel during an appearance on &quot;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/664518660236917/videos/819490052145341/">Sports Page</a>&quot; last Monday.Moreover, a successful staging of the Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup will boost the likelihood of an indoor tournament come 2021.An indoor volleyball event for this year is all but out of the question. A beach volleyball tournament, however, is shorter and features fewer players. Laurel estimates that they will have 150 people in their delegation for the event that is tentatively scheduled for November 26-29.&quot;Dito natin makikita, dito natin mate-test those big questions that have been put on the floor,&quot; he said. &quot;We&#x27;ll find out kung paano natin i-handle.&quot;&quot;The long-term plan is this will be a jumpoff point for the indoor volleyball come next year,&quot; he explained. &quot;Habang lumuluwag ang quarantine restrictions, habang mas marami tayong natutunan about the COVID disease, then the probabilty of getting an indoor tournament becomes more possible.&quot;&quot;That&#x27;s how important this beach volleyball tournament is… (It&#x27;s) a very, very strong jump off point for next year&#x27;s PSL season.&quot;While full details of the tournament have yet to be announced, Laurel said they expect 16 teams to compete as the eight PSL franchises can field two separate squads. Teams from other leagues, including the Premier Volleyball League, are also <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/10/28/20/pvl-teams-free-to-join-psl-beach-volleyball-tilt">welcome to join</a>.

For the Philippine Superliga, a lot is hinging on their upcoming beach volleyball tournament in Subic next month.

For the Philippine Superliga, a lot is hinging on their upcoming beach volleyball tournament in Subic next month.

Volleyball: PSL hopes for indoor tournament in 2021

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Sports

Volleyball: PSL hopes for indoor tournament in 2021

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published October 28, 2020 06:28 PM PHT

Read More:

Philippine Superliga

PSL

beach volleyball

Beach Volleyball Challenge Cup

Subic Bay

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.