Though now being televised, some people still thinks that volleyball is not that popular among Filipinos. After all, we are a basketball crazy country. Addicted to boxing too thanks to the Pacman. While billiards has become very popular as well amongst Pinoys as well. On the other hand, volleyball has become a hit on the underground.

Last Saturday, I was able to catch the few last games of a volleyball tournament (often touted as one of the Ligang Kalye) held in Taguig. The concrete court was shabby. When it rains, it penetrates the roof so whatever action is taking place underneath had to be stopped. Watching this kind of street volleyball action was such a delight.

We all miss these two teams: the UST and FEU Women’s Volleyball. The last time the Lady Tigers reigned supreme was when they won back to back championship crowns during the Shakey’s V-League Season 4 Second Conference and UAAP Volleyball Season 69. They were unstoppable during those days. As for the Lady Tamaraws, UAAP Season 70 was their time to shine as they defeated Adamson to win during the finals.

The following YouTube clips feature UST and FEU being interviewed on the ANC basketball show Hardball:

UPDATE: You can download the game schedule over here.

After finishing my weekly task of doing the grocery chore at Shopwise Libis, I passed by Club 650 just to see what’s going on. It then occurred to me that the Volle 650 tournament should have started by now or at least on it’s way already. And so it was. I just learned from a friend that registration for Volle 650 Season 5 has indeed started since July 9, 2008. Registration period will end on August 1, 2008.

UPDATE: Registration period has been extended until August 15, 2008.

Showing that they are more than just a DOT!, the folks over at rpspikers.tk does it again by coming up with their very own Volleyball Perfs Awards 2008. They made a cool video primer!

There will be a total of 15 Filipino athletes who will be representing our country in the upcoming 2008 Beijing Olympics which will start on August 8, 2008. And they are:

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I stumbled upon this Multiply account entitled Ms. Farah’s Lips. She writes, “You know you’re a volleyball player when…”. Read on and tell us if you can relate: