Akari shocker: Chargers captain Michelle Cobb retires from competitive volleyball at 26

Akari shocker: Chargers captain Michelle Cobb retires from competitive volleyball at 26

MANILA, Philippines – In a stunning move, current Akari Chargers captain Michelle Cobb announced her retirement from competitive volleyball at just age 26 on Wednesday, June 4. In an emotional Instagram post, the two-time UAAP champion, three-time Philippine Superliga (PSL) titlist, and one-time PVL silver medalist thanked the sport for being “a huge part of her life” and for “lifelong friendships” she made in her career. “After years of love an…

Michelle Cobb retires at 26, stays with Akari in new role

Michelle Cobb has decided to hang up her sneakers at just 26 years old. The Akari Chargers setter announced her retirement from volleyball on Wednesday night, ending her Premier Volleyball League (PVL) playing career after three seasons. “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,” Cobb wrote in a heartfelt message on Inst…