Aby Maraño, the tenacious ex-PH captain, retires from volleyball

MANILA, Philippines — Aby Maraño, former Philippine women’s volleyball team captain, known for her grit and resilience, has called it a career after 22 years. Maraño announced her retirement on Wednesday. She last played for the Nxled Chameleons in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. “Actually, retiring wasn’t an overnight decision for me. I had been