Progella and Pagara, who both stand 5 feet 9 inches, were stunned with the call and the crowd at the world-class Nuvali Sand Courts started shouting in disbelief.

The Philippines' Sofia Pagara and Khylem Progella endured some tough breaks in a 14-21, 15-21 loss to China's Yu Tong and Jiang Kaiyue in the Rebisco Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Beach ...