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Multi-decorated Dela La Salle University volleyball spiker Aby Maraño has decided to retire from the Philippine Women's Volleyball squad and focus her attention on her team F2 Logistics Cargo Movers.

On Instagram, Aby shared her intention to give other players a chance to compete for the national team in her post.

Tyang Aby wrote, “Nagwakas na ang serbisyo sa bayan, dito naman, dito na lang, dito na palagi.

“Maraming salamat [Pilipinas].

“Love, Capt. Tyang”

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A post shared by Abigail Palmares Maraño (@abymarano)

The talented quick hitter donned the national uniform when she was part of the team that competed in the Southeast Asian Games in 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2021.

In addition, Aby was also instrumental in the national squad winning the Bronze medal in the first and second leg of the 2019 ASEAN Grand Prix.

In an interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer, she discussed her reasons why it was time to leave.

She stated, “Retirement means time and space for my other passion. I think oras na para sa new blood.”

“I'm grateful to all my teammates, coaches and National Sports Associations that I've worked with within the years I played for the country, and especially to those who believed and trusted my talent. But I won't be here forever, so it's time for new leadership,”

Meanwhile, former Ateneo player Maddie Madayag reacted to Aby's announcement on Instagram telling her that she's “the best.”

Source: abymarano (IG)

Aby is now eager to contribute to the F2 Logistics campaign to win the title in the Premier Volleyball League: All-Filipino Conference after they bagged a semi-finals slot.

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