MANILA, Philippines — Ibinasura ng Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Board ang isinampang protesta ng PLDT hinggil sa kanilang five-set loss sa Akari sa semifinals ng 2024 Reinforced Conference.
Ito ang inihayag ng High Speed Hitters noong Linggo ng gabi.
“We sadly share the news that the Premier Volleyball League has decided to junk our protest regarding their referees’ decision to not call a net touch on a crucial juncture of our match versus Akari in the semifinals,” pahayag ng PLDT.
Nauna nang isinampa ng High Speed Hitters ang kanilang protesta noong Linggo ng umaga.
“We are yet to know what this horrible experience is trying to teach us but one thing PLDT is proud of as a team is how we are one in fighting for the integrity not just of our team but of the entirety of Philippine volleyball,” wika ng koponan.
Itinawag na unsuccessful challenge ang pagpalag ng PLDT sa match point sa kanilang knockout semifinals game ng Akari.
Sa huli ay sinibak ng Chargers ang High Speed Hitters, 25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 17-15, papasok sa kanilang kauna-unahang PVL finals appearance.
“The High Speed Hitters are in the business of inspiring the next generation of athletes who will one day play in the big leagues. So to the kids watching all of this unfold, whatever adversity that comes along the way, please continue to fight. Because we will,” sabi ng tropa.
Hindi na rin maglalaro ang PLDT sa 2024 PVL Invitational Conference sa Setyembre 4 hanggang 11 dahil sa injury nina Fil-Canadian ace Savi Davison at Kianna Dy.