Francis Philip Saura will have his third tour of duty for the Philippine men's volleyball team since he is also part of the team that won a silver medal in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games hosted by the Philippines.
Joining Saura in the Thailand tournament are Kim Malabunga, Rex Intal, Manuel Sumanguid, Josh Retamar, Marck Espejo, John Vic De Guzman, Mark Alfafara, Ricky Marcos, Jao Umandal, Ysay Marasigan, JP Bugaoan, Jessie Lopez, Kim Dayadante, Joeven dela Vega, Jack Kalingking, Bryan Bagunas, Ish Polvorosa, Nico Almendras and Lloyd Josafat.
The team will be coached by Dante Alinsunurin with his coaching staff, which also includes Dong dela Cruz, Sherwin Meneses, Jeffrey Malabanan, and Enrico Rafael Francisco.
Before becoming a member of the Philippine team, Saura is a decorated player of National University which won several men's college volleyball crowns in the UAAP. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
Photo: Francis Phillip Saura FB account