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    F2 Logistics begs off from PVL bubble season citing injuries

    F2 pulls plug on PVL debut after injuries hit its preseason buildup
    Jul 9, 2021

    F2 Logistics has begged off from joining the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Open Conference, which starts on July 17 at the Centennial Gym in Laoag City.

    The Cargo Movers made the announcement on Friday, blaming several injuries which hit the team during its training camp in San Jose, Batangas.

    “Since it has been more then a year of no actual training, old injuries and even new, have surfaced,” wrote F2 Logistics in a statement.

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    The Philippine Superliga (PSL) powerhouse captioned its statement with the words, 'In HIS time.'

    F2 Logistics' pullout leaves the PVL with 10 teams from the original 12 for its maiden season as a professional league.

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      Here's the statement in full:

      F2 Logistics statement on pullout from PVL.

      “These injuries are not to be taken lightly and should we push through, these injuries might progress further and could possibly cost the athletic careers of some. Our athletes need time to recover.”

      The team didn’t disclose the said injuries.

      F2 Logistics also shared that some of its players needed to go out of the bubble for their vaccination and some members were also had Covid-19 exposures that delayed their bubble training, which started last month.

      The Cargo Movers added that they wanted to compete with the highest level of readiness that’s why they also requested a little extension for the Conference opener but they respect the league will have a hard time changing the schedules and protocols and securing permits during this pandemic.

      The team insisted ‘It is not a “No” for us, but a “Not Yet”.’

      “With this, it is very difficult for the management upon consultation with our coaching team, to decide and announce that the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers will not be able to participate in this coming Premier Volleyball League Open Conference but will definitely join the next one,” the team said.

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      “Please note, just this open conference not the whole season.”

      The team added that Philippine women’s volleyball team members Aby Marano and Majoy Baron, who are required to train with the pool that is also in Laoag, is an additional challenge.

      Kalei Mau is still in Puerto Rico, playing for Changos de Naranjito in the Liga de Voleibol Superior Femenino.

      The five-time Philippine Superliga champion made waves last March 11 when it heeded the fans’ clamor to move in the PVL.

      The fans’ dream game between F2’s former La Salle stars and the Alyssa Valdez-led Creamline is not happening for now in PVL’s professional debut.

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        The heartbreaking exit leaves the PVL with 10 teams joining Unlimited Athletes Club, which took a leave of absence due to the same reason.

        Defending champion Creamline will fight for its throne starting next week against Petro Gazz, Perlas Spikers, Choco Mucho, BaliPure Army, Chery Tiggo, Sta. Lucia, PLDT and Cignal.

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