By Ricky Manliguis
The Philippine Superliga has issued a
1-year suspension and fine for Iriga City Oragons star Grethcel Soltones
for violating its One League policy.
In a letter sent to Iriga City mayor
and team owner Madelaine Alfelor, PSL President Ramon Suzara said that the
former San Sebastian stand-out had violated the league’s One League Policy
after suiting up in the Premeier Volletball League (PVL) All-star Games Oct. 29
at the FilOil Flying V Arena.
“As we discussed
with you in our previous meetings, the Philippine Superliga strictly enforces the
One-League Policy prohibiting its players from playing and/or participating in
other volleyball tournaments during their one-year playing commitment with the
PSL. A violation of this policy both merits a suspension and fine,” he said.
Aside from the one-year ban, Soltones will also be fined P50,000.
The suspension will take effect from November 6, 2017 to Nov. 5 of next year.
“Kindly be
advised that the P50,000 shall be for the account of Ms. Soltones. The
suspension shall only be lifted after one year and payment of the imposed
fine.”
Soltones, a three-time NCAA MVP, suited up for the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders for two conferences in the PVL before joining Iriga City before the start of the season.
Soltones, a three-time NCAA MVP, suited up for the BaliPure Purest Water Defenders for two conferences in the PVL before joining Iriga City before the start of the season.
She is also the third player that the PSL has suspended after Pau Soriano
and Lillet Mabbayad were also banned last year while playing for Bureau of Customs.
Soltones’ suspension will be a big
blow for the Lady Oragons, which just opened its PSL campaign with a win over the Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors. They
are scheduled to face defending two-time champs Foton Tornadoes this Tuesday at the resumption of PSL Grand Prix action at the San Juan Arena.
The One League Policy, which came into effect in 2016, prohibits
its players from playing and/or participating in other tournaments during the
one-year playing commitment with the PSL.
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