OWA Retamar won’t be missing much action even after Cignal’s shock leave of absence from the Spikers’ Turf.
The Alas Pilipinas Men setter has been tapped to reinforce Cambodian side Visakha for the upcoming 4th Sar Kheng Cup, set from February 7 to March 1.
READ How Cignal squad took news of men's team's leave of absence
Retamar will suit up under the Cambodia Volleyball Federation banner in the near month-long competition, which also doubles as the country’s national volleyball championship.
The domestic tournament allows teams to enlist one foreign guest player in a bid to elevate the overall level of play.
“Accepting this invitation from Cambodia is my way of contributing to help sustain the visibility of Philippine men’s volleyball, especially amid the uncertainties surrounding our local teams,” Retamar said through his management agency VP Global.
“I’m excited to learn from the environment there and contribute in the best way I can.”
The 25-year-old playmaker brings with him a decorated resumé, having won four Spikers’ Turf championships and three best setter awards during his stint with Cignal.
He was also part of Alas Pilipinas Men’s historic campaign at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship last year, before helping the national team secure a bronze medal finish in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
With the Sar Kheng Cup stint, Retamar continues the growing trend of Filipino male volleyball players taking their talents abroad.
He joins the likes of Bryan Bagunas in Japan, Marck Espejo in Taiwan, and Leo Aringo in Japan as active overseas imports.
Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph
NOTICE ON UNAUTHORIZED AND UNLAWFUL USE, PUBLICATION, AND/OR DISSEMINATION OF SPIN.PH CONTENT: Please be notified that any unauthorized and unlawful use, publication, and/or dissemination of Spin.ph’s content and/or materials is a direct violation of its legal and exclusive rights to the same, and shall be subject to appropriate legal action/s.
