Foreign teams and organizers were impressed with Filipino crowds, hosting of FIVB World Tour Manila Open

THE Philippines proved to the world that it can host a magnitude of an event such as the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open.

Japan defeats Spain, wins gold in women’s division of FIVB World Tour Manila Open

JAPAN's Ayumi Kusano and Takemi Nishibori put up a dominant performance over Spain's Paula Soria and Maria Belen Carro, 21-14, 21-18, to claim the gold medal in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open yesterday at the Sands SM By The Bay.