Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete bids farewell to pro volleyball

Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete bids farewell to pro volleyball

MANILA, Philippines–Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete is hanging up her volleyball sneakers after the sport became the “source of so much joy” for 26 years of her life. The star setter shared two heartfelt Instagram posts to announce her retirement and reflect on her decorated career, which ended with the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League. READ: Rhea Dimaculangan to play for Creamline in AVC Champions League “It taught me discip…

Former UST star Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete retires after 26 years in Philippine volleyball

Art by Angelika Mae Bacolod/ THE FLAME FORMER UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses setter Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete has officially announced her retirement from volleyball, bringing the curtain down on a decorated 26-year career in the sport. Villarete shared a heartfelt message on social media on Thursday, January 8, reflecting on her journey and expressing gratitude […] The post Former UST star Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete retires after…

Steady Hands, Last Set: Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete announces retirement

One of Philippine volleyball’s steadiest hands has finally let go of the ball. Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete officially announced her retirement last Friday, closing the curtain on a stellar 26-year volleyball career. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Villarete reflected on a journey that spanned more than two decades, expressing gratitude to her family, teammates, coaches, and the sport that shaped her life. “Volleyball has been the source of so muc…