Alas Pilipinas mainstay Owa Retamar heads to Cambodia to shine amid Spikers’ Turf hiatus

 Even with Cignal’s sudden leave from the Spikers’ Turf, Owa Retamar is set to keep the ball flying. The Alas Pilipinas Men setter will take his talents to Cambodia, suiting up for Visakha in the 4th Sar Kheng Cup from February 7 to March 1.

The month-long tournament doubles as Cambodia’s national volleyball championship and allows teams to enlist one foreign guest player, giving Retamar the perfect platform to maintain form and showcase Filipino skill.

“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 VP Global, his management agency. “I’m excited to learn from the environment there and contribute in the best way I can.” 

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OWA TO CAMBODIA

Alas Pilipinas setter Owa Retamar will head to Cambodia to play as an import for Visakha in the 4th Sar Kheng Cup from February 7 to March 1.#AlasPilipinas @spinph pic.twitter.com/zgPRykx40U

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At 25, Retamar is already a decorated figure in Philippine volleyball, boasting four Spikers’ Turf championships and three best setter awards with Cignal. 

He also played a pivotal role in Alas Pilipinas Men’s historic run at the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship last year and helped the national team secure a bronze medal at the 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.

Retamar’s Cambodia stint highlights a growing trend of Filipino male volleyball players taking their skills overseas. He joins fellow imports like Bryan Bagunas in Japan, Marck Espejo in Taiwan, and Leo Aringo in Japan, proving that Philippine volleyball talent is gaining recognition beyond local shores.

For Retamar, it’s more than just a temporary move—it’s an opportunity to keep competitive while serving as an ambassador for Philippine volleyball on an international stage.

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