(The Phnom Penh Post) The Volleyball Federation of Cambodia (VFC) and the national organising committees for the 32nd SEA Games and 12th ASEAN Para Games have redrawn lots for the men’s indoor volleyball competition at the biennial multi-sports events, following a delayed entry by the Philippines team.
The original due date was March 5 before being extended to March 24 to allow the Philippines to organise their registration, but they still failed to register by the revised deadline.
As a result, the VFC draw was made on April 5. Cambodia was joined in Pool A by former gold medallists Indonesia and Singapore, while Pool B consisted of Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Myanmar.
Despite the expiration of the deadline for registration, the Philippines announced their intention to compete at the event.
Following consultation with the Olympic councils of Myanmar, Thailand, Brunei, Singapore and Malaysia, the VFC eventually redrew Pool A to include the late entry.
“By allowing their entry, we have reinforced Cambodia’s dedication to ensuring that the games are open to all eligible entrants. The draw was transparent and just, so the athletes of all eight participating nations should feel welcomed to an inclusive and just event,” said VFC secretary-general Aing Serey Piseth… Read More
