PNVF forms pool for SEAG team

MANILA, Philippines — With barely four months to go, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation has released a 19-player pool for the men’s team that will see action in the Phnom Penh Southeast Asian Games in May.

The invitees included Bryan Bagunas, Mark Espejo, Ish Polvorosa, Joshuia Umandal, Manuel Sumanguid III, John Paul Bugaoan, Chumason Njigha, Cotabato’s Vince Lorenzo, Kim Dayandante, Vince Mangulabnan, Jade Disquitado and Kim Malabunga.

Also being called are college players Jann Sumagui, Rwemzel Taguibolos, Leo Ordiales and Joseph Bello of National University, Jay dela Noche of Santo Tomas and Noel Kampton and Michael Buddin of La Salle.

They have until Feb. 3 to answer the call.

Odjie Mamon will coach the team that will seek to reclaim glory after failing to match its silver medal in the 2019 Manila SEAG in Hanoi last year.