The Philippine volleyball is going through not good time when preparing for the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia in May.
After a series of pillars including the top stars in the male volleyball team refused to focus, the women's team also suffered great losses when the No. 1 star Jaja Santiago refused to play to realize the dream of naturalization and competition for Japan.
Most recently, the Philippine female volleyball team leader ABY Marano also announced that parting with the national team after 7 years of dedication. This information was shared by her on her personal page.
Sharing with the press, Aby Marano said: “Farewell to the national team I will have time for other passion. I have been very hard -working and tried to be able to be in the national team.
I devoted myself to sports as well as the national volleyball team but now is the time to say goodbye. I would like to thank all for all side by side and by the time the team needs a new replacement. “
Aby Marano also said that he broke up with the team to give the opportunity to young people. She has participated in 4 SEA Games since 2015 and took on the role of captain from ASIAD 2028 in Jakarta.
The last time Aby Marano played for the Philippine women's volleyball team was at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam. With the top stars, Philippine volleyball is really difficult at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games.