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GMA Network
4 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Kurashiki Ablaze returns, Kobe Shinwa University joins PVL Invitational Conference
The action does not stop in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) as it is set to kick off its Invitational Conference on Tuesday, just four days after the PVL On Tour finals on Sunday. Four local teams will compete in the Invitational Conference, which runs from August 21 to 31: Creamline, Cignal HD, Chery Tiggo, and PLDT. They will be joined by the returning Kurashiki Ablaze and another Japanese team, Kobe Shinwa University. Kurashiki Ablaze won the conference in 2023 and finished third last year, with the Cool Smashers taking the title. Kobe Shinwa University, meanwhile, was supposed to compete in the 2022 edition but withdrew due to pandemic-related restrictions in Japan. The six teams will compete in a single round-robin tournament for the preliminary round. The top two teams at the end of the preliminary round will then advance to the finals, while the third and fourth-placed teams will battle for the bronze. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
05-08-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
PVL: Chen Tagaod delivers clutch aces as Akari sweeps Petro Gazz for QF berth
Chen Tagaod torched Petro Gazz from the service line as Akari completed a hard-fought 32-30, 25-22, 25-19 win in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour knockout round on Tuesday at the PhilSports Arena. The rookie outside spiker out of Far Eastern University delivered four of the Chargers' last five points, highlighted by three huge aces in a row, as they advanced to the quarterfinals where they will go up against Cignal. Tagaod's heroics sealed Akari's gritty straight-sets victory. Both teams figured in an extended Set 1 with the Angels, the reigning All-Filipino Conference champions, forcing a 30-all deadlock on a power kill from Myla Pablo. But Ivy Lacsina came up with two straight attacks from the left wing to close out the opening frame, 32-30. Akari once again raced to an early lead in Set 2 with Ezra Madrigal returning an overpass from Petro Gazz for a 23-18 cushion before Petro Gazz answered with a 4-1 rampage to trim the gap to two, 22-24. Grethcel Soltones then unleashed one from the left side and used the hands of Joy Dacoron to secure a check-out point, sending Akari to a commanding 2-0 set lead. Akari clinched an early 10-5 lead in the third frame before Petro Gazz responded with a 9-2 blast that swung the lead into their favor, 14-12. But Soltones, Tagaod, and Eli Soyud fueled the finishing touches with Soyud unloading a hammer from the opposite side before a Pablo attack error made it a 20-17 lead for Akari. Petro Gazz retaliated with two points in a row but Tagaod came alive, attacking from the left wing before serving up three straight aces to deliver the match point at 24-19. Soltones punctated the sweep, completing a cross court attack and eliminating the Angels from contention. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
Arab Times
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Premier Volleyball League Golden Square kicks off
KUWAIT CITY, May 1: The "Golden Square" stage of the Premier Volleyball League kicks off today at the Volleyball Federation Hall in Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Defending champion Kuwait Club will face Kazma in the opening match at 5:00 pm, followed by Burgan vs. Al-Arabi at 7:00 pm. This decisive phase of the league follows a best-of-three playoff format. Kuwait Club, who topped the standings with 13 points, will take on fourth-placed Kazma, while second-placed Burgan (11 points) will battle third-placed Al-Arabi (9 points). Kazma also finished the regular season with nine points but ranked fourth due to a tiebreaker. The first teams to win two matches in their respective series will qualify for the Premier League final, which will follow the same best-of-three format. In a separate highlight, Kazma clinched the Under-19 League title after finishing with 61 points and a superior win record. Al-Arabi claimed third place, while Al-Qadsiya finished as runners-up with 52 points. To commemorate the achievement, President of the Volleyball Federation Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, along with Board Member Nayef Al-Fulaikawi, Federation Competitions Committee Chairman Dr. Jaber Al-Sharif, Kazma Volleyball Director Khaled Al-Bahou, and head coach Saad Yaqoub, presented the U-19 League trophy to the Kazma team captain.
Arab Times
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Kuwait Club and Kazma set for volleyball league showdown
KUWAIT CITY, April 28: The Premier Volleyball League concludes today with a high-stakes clash between Kuwait Club and Kazma at 6:00 pm at the Volleyball Association Hall, located in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex in Sabah Al-Salem. Heading into the final, Kuwait Club leads the Premier League standings with 10 points, closely followed by Kazma with 9 points. Burgan sits in third with 8 points, Al-Arabi follows with 6 points, Qadsia holds 3 points, and Al-Shabab remains at the bottom with no points. Meanwhile, in the First Division, two matches are scheduled: Al-Tadamon will face Yarmouk, while Al-Sahel takes on Al-Sulaibikhat. Kuwait Club, Kazma, Burgan, and Al-Arabi have already secured their spots in the Premier Volleyball Championship semifinals. In Friday's semifinals, Kuwait Club will meet Al-Arabi, and Kazma will face Burgan. The semifinals will be played in a best-of-three playoff format. The winners of each series will advance to the final, scheduled for May 9. In case of a tie, an additional playoff match will be organized. The championship final is set for May 12. In youth competition, Qadsia captured the Under-14 League title with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Kuwait in the final. Al-Arabi secured second place, while Kazma finished third. The Under-14 League Cup was presented to Qadsia by Assistant Secretary of the Volleyball Association Nayef Al-Khamili, Board Member Nayef Al-Failakawi, Competitions Committee Rapporteur Aref Al-Subaihi, and Qadsia Club Board Member Dr. Hussein Al-Qabandi. In women's volleyball, Al Fatat Club clinched the Under-18 General League title after defeating Salwa Al Sabah Club 3-2 in a tightly contested final. Salwa Al Sabah finished second, while Al Oyoun Girls Club secured third place. The top three teams were crowned by Volleyball Federation President Dr. Jaber Al Marri, Women's Committee President Dr. Istiqlal Al Raqam, Salwa Al Sabah Club Vice President Naila Al Ali, and Al Fatat Club Secretary Hamida Al Yousfi.
Arab Times
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Qadsia wins U-16 volleyball league title
KUWAIT CITY, April 27: Two exciting matches will take place today in the final round of the Premier Volleyball League. Al-Qadsia will face Burqan at 5:00 pm, followed by the matchup between Al-Shabab and Al-Arabi at 7:00 pm, at the Volleyball Association Hall in the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Sports Complex. Tomorrow will see the conclusion of the Premier League with the final match between Kazma and Kuwait Club. The top four teams—Kuwait Club, Kazma, Burgan, and Al-Arabi—have already secured their spots in the semifinals, which will begin next Friday. The first and second-place teams will face the fourth-place team, while the second and third-place teams will compete in two matches. If the two winning teams emerge victorious, a decisive match will determine who advances to the final. Kuwait Club leads the Premier Volleyball League standings with 10 points, followed by Kazma with 9 points, Burgan with 8 points, Al-Arabi with 6 points, Al-Qadsia with 3 points, and Al-Shabab with no points. In the First Division League, Al-Tadamon will play Yarmouk, while Al-Sahel will take on Sulaibikhat. Meanwhile, Al-Qadsia Club secured the U-16 Volleyball League title after a 3-0 victory over Kazma in the final. Al-Yarmouk Club finished in second place, and Kuwait SC took third place. The Kuwait Volleyball Federation President, Dr. Jaber Al-Marri, along with the Chairman of the Federation's Competitions Committee, Dr. Jaber Al-Sharif, former Volleyball Federation President Kamal Al-Ayouni, Al-Qadsia Club Board Member Dr. Hussein Al-Qabandi, and Al-Yarmouk Club Board Member Khaled Al-Failakawi, presented commemorative medals to the top three teams and a trophy to Qadsia's team captain.
