Vanuatu Beach Volleyball sends two teams to Taipei

Vanuatu Volleyball Federation (VVF) has two women’s teams competing in the Asian Volleyball Confederation event in Magong City – Penghu Island, Taipei.

The tournament, which will be held from 7-11 August 2019 is part of the competition pathway in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Players and teams will be looking to gain ranking points and the increased tournament participation needed to help with Olympic qualification.

The four Vanuatu players are Miller Pata, Sherysyn Toko, Loti Joe, and 18-year-old Maybel Ravo.

There will 20 women’s teams competing in the Asian Tour event with Vanuatu, the only Pacific country in the draw.

They face strong rivals from Australia, Kazakhstan and hosts Taipei to name a few.

Photo supplied Caption: Vanuatu golden girls Miller Pata and Sherysyn Toko are part of the team

     

Author: 
Tensly Sumbe