After each big tournament, the volleyball village broke up with the latest and latest athletes, after the 2022 World Championship Volleyball Championship, the latest name declared the retirement of Kawika Shoji.
Kawika Shoji is the persistent star of the American volleyball team for many years. He has been with 10 years with one of the strongest male teams in the world and will retire at the age of 34.
In the latest letter posted, Kawika Shoji said this was a difficult and challenging decision for him. He sent gratitude to all coaches, teammates, friends and family that have accompanied him over the years.
He also specially thanked his wife and children for being your true pillar during the years of competition, thanking my parents for sacrificing and supporting him as well as the affection of everyone.
Kawika Shoji also thanked the fans who have constantly encouraged and encouraged him to help him overcome many difficult stages and have a better performance.
Finally, in the shared “letter”, Kawika Shoji thanked his hometown Hawaii for helping him nurture and realize the dream of a professional athlete.
Kawika Shoji shared, he came to the first volleyball in the 1998 field, when taken to a center with many sports so that the children on his virtual pants could practice.
Throughout his career, he had championships, 2 times to attend the Olympic Games and 12 professional seasons in many different countries. By the time he had to say goodbye to his career.
After all, he was eager to be moved home with his wife and children and the next steps in his life and career.
Kawika Shoji shared that he will take the position of financial advisor and investment management for a company. Along with that, he will also carry out a number of volleyball and psychological projects, hoping to inspire young athletes in the future.
Kawika Shoji was born in 1987, he started a US national team since 2011. In his career, he and the United States conquered many peaks. He married in 2014 and had a daughter after 4 years.
Kawika Shoji played in the second pass position but the big shadow of the compatriot Hawaii, Micah Christenson, made him not often the opportunity to express himself.
In the recent World Championship, the United States disappointed when stopping in the quarterfinals after defeating against the Polish Men's Volleyball team.