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Unrelated to controversy: Top-seeded PVL team Akari pulls out of Invitationals due to injuries
The Akari Chargers have withdrawn from the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference due to injury concerns sustained by key players.
Akari's decision to back out is not related to their controversial Reinforced semifinal bout.
Middle blocker Celine Domingo's apparent knee injury during that match may have triggered the withdrawal.
Unlike the PLDT High Speed Hitters' previous pullout, the league will not invite a replacement team, reducing the Invitational field to five teams.
The five teams vying for the Invitational title are Creamline, Cignal, Farm Fresh, and guest teams EST Cola from Thailand and defending champion Kurashiki Ablaze from Japan.
The tournament is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, September 4, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
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