ABS-CBN secures broadcast rights to AVC Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championships

The LVPI Women's Volleyball Team

ABS-CBN has secured the exclusive local broadcasting rights for the 19th edition of the AVC Asian Senior Women's Championships, which the Philippines is hosting from August 9-17 this year.

Set to take place at the Alonte Arena and at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex, the matches will be the first time that the national women's team will be featured on primetime television outside of international club competitions.

The agreement was formally announced last June 30 by acting Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas, Inc. (LVPI) president Peter Cayco. This partnership is considered to be a massive boost for the Philippines' bid in continuing to grow the sport here and in making its presence felt overseas.

Cayco thanked ABS-CBN for helping the federation grow the sport, adding "It's going to be a tough task ahead. We hope our team will make us proud as they compete in front of our countrymen."

Also gracing the press conference is noted volleyball patron Rep. Pia Cayetano. The former national team member says, "They should savor the experience because it is a golden opportunity to serve the country through volleyball."

She adds, "It's amazing. I can't forget the experience of representing the country. It is an experience you'll never forget. You'll learn a lot from that not only in the sport, but also in life in general." Cayetano had been part of the 1983 edition of the event in Fukuoka. Her brother, current Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano, is heading the organizing committee for this year's tournament.

The team is bannered by Mika Reyes, Aby Marano, and Alyssa Valdez, and are placed into Pool A, alongside Kazakhstan and Hong Kong.

Pool B features China, Japan, and Australia, while Pool C has Korea, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand. Pool D contains Thailand, Chinese-Taipei, Iran, and the Maldives.

For further updates on the AVC Asian Senior Women's Volleyball Championship slated this coming August 9-17, check out ABS-CBN Sports for updates.