Owa Retamar aims to achieve more in return to Cambodia

Owa Retamar is back as import with Visakha VC in Cambodia.–Photo from Visakha

MANILA, Philippines — Owa Retamar returns for a second tour of duty with Visakha VC in the Techo Volleyball Cambodia League (TVCL) 2026 from May to July.

Retamar arrived in Cambodia on Monday, according to the club and handler, VP Global Management.

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The Alas Pilipinas setter is eager to lead Visakha to a better finish after winning bronze in the 4th Sar Kheng Cup.

“I’m happy to be back here because I had a really good experience with the team the last time. We were able to finish third before, so now our goal is to achieve something even better,” Retamar said in Filipino.

“The fans here in men’s volleyball are also very warm and supportive. The energy they give every game really motivates you to perform well.”

The former UAAP Finals MVP and Best Setter out of National University looks forward to integrating himself back into the offensive system of Visakha in a more competitive field, where his club settled for runner-up finishes in the past editions.

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“In this league, teams are allowed more than one import, so we expect every game to be even tougher. We just need to adjust quickly when it comes to chemistry and preparation,” said Retamar.

“Work starts immediately for me. I’m getting back to work as early as tomorrow.”

Retamar continues to bring his act in international play since leading Alas in last year’s FIVB Men’s World Championship and bronze medal finish in the 33rd Southeast Asian Games.