Michelle Cobb nagretiro na sa paglalaro ng volleyball

IBIBITIN na ni Michelle Cobb ang kanyang volleyball jersey matapos maging isa sa pioner player ng Akari Chargers’ sa PVL.

Inanunsyo ng Akari captain ang kanyang retirement Miyerkules, matapos ianunsyo ang kanyang promotion sa management at coaching staff.

“After years of love and dedication to the game, l’ve decided to close this chapter. I’m retiring with a grateful heart, proud of everything this journey has given me,” Sulat ni Cobb.

“To everyone who’s been part of this journey, thank you for being family. Love you all so much. Maraming salamat po.”

Nagsimula ang career ni Cobb sa La Salle na main setter sa UAAP bago tumalon sa pros sa 2022 na isa sa unang player ng Akari ng pumasok sa PVL.

Ang 5-foot-4 setter ay bahagi ng chargers’ sa two podium finishes sa Reinforced Conference, kung saan narating nila ang final,at nagwagi ng 2 bronze sa nakaraang 2024 All-Filipino Conference.

“Volleyball has been a huge part of my life. It’s where I found confidence, built lifelong friendships, and learned to push myself, win with pride, and lose with grace,” Wika ni Cobb.

Kamille Cal ang natitirang playmaker para sa Akari, kabilang sina Faith Nisperos, Most Improved Player Eli Soyud, Fifi Sharma, Ced Domingo, Grethcel Soltones, at Justine Jazareno.

Kamakailan ay pinakawalan ng Akari ang Japanese tactician Taka Minowa at kinuha si Tina Salak na bagong head coach.

Ang Chargers ay pipili 10th sa PVL Rookie Draft sa Linggo sa Novotel.