By Kristel Satumbaga
Coaches and players of the 2020 Philippine Superliga Grand Prix, which will fire off on Feb. 29 at The Arena in San Juan City. (Manny Llanes)
The Philippine Superliga is pushing through with its Grand Prix Conference on Feb. 29 at The Arena in San Juan City with eight teams battling for the crown.
Defending champion Petron Blaze Spikers banner the participating squads composed of last season’s finalists F2 Logistics Cargo Movers along with Generika-Ayala Lifesavers, Chery Tiggo Crossovers, PLDT Home Fibr Hitters, Sta. Lucia Realtors, Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers and the Cignal HD Spikers.
With some sporting events on hold due to the coronavirus health scare, organizers decided to continue with the tournament due to its commitment to the teams and the fans.
The league had prepared a public health guideline that must be followed during playdates for cautionary measures like a body temperature check in all entry points of the venue.
“We are raring to go,” said PSL President Ian Laurel.
Petron will parade with a new coach in Emil Lontoc and will be composed of veterans Ging Balse, Ces Molina, Aiza Pontillas and foreign reinforcement Katherine Bell.
“Nakaka-adapt naman sila ng sistema,” said Lontoc.
F2 Logistics mainstay Aby Maraño, meanwhile, said they have a mission to finish after losing in the deciding Game 3 of last season’s championship series.
“We have this mindset na may mission kami na di natapos. Our team is intact, so we’re taking it as an advantage,” said Maraño.
Joining Maraño in their title bid are import Lindsay Stalzer, Kalei Mau, Dawn Macandili, Majoy Baron and Desiree Cheng.
Matches will be played on Tuesdays and Saturdays and will be televised live on 5Plus.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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