New eastside volleyball court open thanks to generosity of local couple
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A newly opened outdoor volleyball court in the small village of Pagai, located on the eastern side of the island, will serve as a venue for tournaments and trai

![ASVBA President Ben Sauvao flanked by Paul and Pam Von Dinklage (back row) with young volleyball players in front of the new Dr. Levine's Court of Champions, a new outdoor volleyball court named in honor of Pam's late father Dr. Levine Tupe. The new facility at Pagai village was officially opened on the recent Colombus Day Holiday. [courtesy photo] ASVBA President Ben Sauvao flanked by Paul and Pam Von Dinklage and young volleyball players](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/4621.jpg?itok=6Cf_AYAE)






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