SEA Games 32 men's volleyball must be picked up again

The Philippines was not included in the April 5 draw list. That day, there were only seven teams including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Cambodia and Singapore. Immediately, the Philippine Volleyball Federation (PNVF) spoke up, confirmed that it had registered to participate and asked the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and the Organizing Committee of the 32nd SEA Games (CAMSOC) to reconsider.

Yesterday afternoon, CAMSOC met with representatives of eight National Olympic Committees with men's volleyball teams, including the Philippines, to discuss solutions. Five of the eight committees agreed to let the Philippines participate. On the principle of majority consensus, CAMSOC decided to re-draw this content. The draw time will be determined in the next announcement.

Host Cambodia and POC did not announce the cause of the error that caused the Philippine men's volleyball team to be forgotten. But according to Rappler, the fault may lie in the delay in sending the list from the POC, and in the absence of confirmation by the parties.

It is expected that Indonesia and Vietnam are in the number one seed group. Thailand and Cambodia are in the second group. Malaysia and the Philippines are in group three, while Singapore and Myanmar are in group four.

Indonesia is the defending champion and the number one candidate for the 32nd SEA Games gold medal. Indonesia is also the most successful team, with 11 gold medals, followed by Thailand (8) and Myanmar ((8). 3). Silver medal is considered a race between four teams Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and the Philippines.

In the women's event, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Malaysia are in Group A. Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and Singapore are in Group B.

Indoor volleyball will take place from May 3 to 14 at the main gymnasium of the Morodok Techo Sports Complex, Phnom Penh.