39 teams compete for 2nd Mayor Albee Benitez beach volleyball tourney

Powerhouse teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines geared up for the action-packed matches at the USLS Sandbox at the 2nd Mayor Albee Benitez Beach Volleyball Open Tournament in Bacolod City that started October 21 until October 24.

“We’re very overwhelmed by the tournament having 39 teams, most coming from Manila, especially UAAP schools, as well as local schools and club teams, all here to compete,” said Carmela Gamboa, tournament organizer of the 2nd Mayor Albee Benitez Beach Volleyball Tournament.
National University’s duo, Rain Skyler Gemarino and Alexander Iraya, are preparing for the challenge as they gear up for the upcoming UAAP Beach Volleyball Season next month. The Negrense pair also took the opportunity to spend time with their families for the MassKara Festival.

“It’s the best tournament so far for us to prepare,” said Iraya, who hails from Silay City.

The teams will compete in both the women’s and men’s open categories until October 24, Thursday.

The volleyball tournament is part of the annual MassKaralympics, organized by the Volleyball Association of Negros Island, Inc. in cooperation with the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation and sanctioned by the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF).* (BYF)