Playing at home takes Owa Retamar back to 2019 SEA Games

Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar during a game against Vietnam in the SEA VLeague first leg at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines— Owa Retamar was reminiscent of Philippine men’s volleyball’s historic Southeast Asian Games silver medal finish after playing his first home game for the national team in five years on Friday. Strutting his…

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Owa Retamar signs with Cignal HD Spikers in Spikers’ Turf

Owa Retamar signs with Cignal HD Spikers in the Spikers’ Turf. –HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After leading National University to a historic ‘four-peat’ in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament, Owa Retamar embarks on a new chapter in his volleyball career with the Cignal HD Spikers. Cignal on Friday welcomed the National University…

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After NU triumph, Owa Retamar now focused on Alas Pilipinas goal

Owa Retamar training with the Alas Pilipinas men’s team ahead of the AVC Challenge Cup. MANILA, Philippines — There is no rest for UAAP champion setter Owa Retamar as he shifts his focus to Alas Pilipinas’ upcoming stint in the AVC Challenge Cup from June 2 to 9 in Bahrain. Five days after leading National…

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Alinsunurin returns to national squad; Retamar eyes roster spot

Former national team setter Joshua Retamar hopes to be setting plays for the men’s squad in the World Championships. —UAAP MEDIA The road to Philippine volleyball’s future began with patching up the cracks of the past. Coach Dante Alinsunurin has returned to the national team’s coaching staff and Joshua Retamar, the player who once alleged…

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UAAP volleyball: UST’s Carballo, NU’s Retamar key winning streaks

UST’s Cassie Carballo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Setters took center stage in the second week of the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournaments — two of whom shone in their respective squads’ strong runs of form midway through the first round of prelims play. University of Santo Tomas’ sophomore playmaker Cassie Carballo embodied grace under pressure in orchestrating…

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Joshua Retamar returns for one last run with NU Bulldogs in UAAP

NU’s Josh Retamar. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Star setter Joshua Retamar has committed to play one last time for the National University Bulldogs ahead of their ‘four-peat’ quest in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament next year. Retamar on Thursday announced through Virtual Playground, his management agency, that he will be playing one…

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With Alinsunurin’s support, NU’s Retamar and Almendras mull future – rezal404

National University’s Nico Almendras and Josh Retamar share a hug after the Bulldogs completed a “three-peat” in UAAP men’s volleyball. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—National University coach Dante Alinsunurin will support graduating players Joshua Retamar and Nico Almendras if they decide to forgo their playing years and take their acts overseas. After sweeping the UAAP Season…

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