Himeji Victorina Co., Ltd. would like to announce the retirement of the above two players, #1 Riho Sadaba and #7 Angelina Yuki Kobayashi, as of the 2023-24 season.
In addition, we would like to inform you that four players, #12 Rino Furuichi, #13 Akari Bono, #15 Rimi Kaneda, and #21 Ayane Yamada, will leave the team at the end of May.
■Riho Sadaba player profile
Sadabao joined Victorina Himeji in 2019. He has played in a total of 110 games so far, contributing to the team as an all-round player with solid defense and powerful spikes. He also served as the captain in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons, supporting the team as a spiritual pillar for six seasons.
[Name]Riho Sadakane
[Date of birth]1996.04.13
[Birthplace]Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture
[Height]171cm Position: Outside hitter
[Back number]1
[Background]Saga Prefectural Kashima Jitsugyo High School
Tokai University
2019- Victorina Himeji
2018/19 season results: 17 games (54 sets) Total points: 228 points
2019/2020 season results: 24 games (84 sets) Total points: 260 points
20/21 season results 28 games (87 sets) Total points 309 points
21/22 season results 35 games (69 sets) Total points 142 points
22/23 season results 1 match (1 set) Total points 0 points
23/24 season results 5 games (5 sets) Total score 0 points
【comment】
Thank you for your continued support. I have decided to leave Victorina Himeji and retire as an active player after this season.
In the five years since I started receiving job offers with the support of my wonderful seniors and staff, I have had many encounters and farewells, and have been able to gain experiences that I would not normally have, including things that made me happy and things that I regret. We are filled with gratitude to all of our sponsors, supporters, and fans who have supported us and fought alongside us through thick and thin. I was able to move forward thanks to the support of my teammates, trainers, team staff, and fans who gave their all to support me as I recovered from my injury.
Also, I would not have been able to reach this point in my volleyball career without the support of many people. I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with me so far, and my parents who have always been by my side. I’m really thankful to you. I am happy to have been able to play at Victorina Himeji and to have met such wonderful classmates, teammates, and staff. We look forward to your continued support for Victorina Himeji.
■Kobayashi Angelina Yuki player profile
Kobayashi will join Victorina Himeji in 2023. He only stayed for one season, but his pure and cute demeanor was a comfort to his teammates.
[Name]Yuki Kobayashi Angelina
[Date of birth]1999.12.10
[Place of birth]United States of America
[Height]196cm Position: Middle blocker
[Number on back]7
[Biography]University of Wisconsin
Green Bay Graduate School
2023 Japan representative registered members selected
2023- Victorina Himeji
23/24 season results 11 games (11 sets) Total score 17 points
【comment】
To all the fans of Victorina Himeji, we would like to thank you for your support even though it was a short one year period.
When I first heard the cheers from the fans, I was really moved. I am very happy to have had my first experience as a professional at Victorina Himeji. Also, being a part of the winning team is a memory I will never forget. Everyone at Victorina Himeji welcomed me right away, even though I wasn’t used to it, and I was able to have fun practicing every day. Thank you to all the players and staff at Victorina Himeji. In addition to playing volleyball, I also had a lot of fun going out on private trips.
Playing volleyball in Japan was something I could never have imagined two years ago. I am very happy to be able to show my side as a volleyball player to my mother, who taught me Japanese from a young age, and my father, who played professional basketball in Japan for many years. I am filled with gratitude to my parents for their support.
Thank you to my mom and dad, I feel so incredibly Lucky to have these opportunities because of our unique situation. I could have never done this without you.
Thank you for your continued support for Victorina Himeji.
■Rino Furuichi player profile
Furuichi will join Victorina Himeji in 2022. Although he is an unofficial player, he made his V League debut in the 2021-22 season and played an active role with his powerful spikes. Although he overcame an injury from last year and did not have the opportunity to play this season, he supported the team as an unsung hero.
[Name]Rino Furuichi
[Date of birth]1999.6.18
[Place of Birth]Toyono Town, Osaka Prefecture
[Height]170cm Position: Outside hitter
【Back number】 12
[Biography]Shitennoji High School
Juntendo University
2022- Victorina Himeji
21/22 season results 15 games (28 sets) total score 75 points
22/23 season results: 33 games (62 sets) Total points: 177 points
23/24 season results 6 games (4 sets) Total score 8 points
【comment】
Thank you for your continued support. Although it was a short period of two years, I was able to experience a variety of things, both fun and difficult.
The first time I attended a Himeji home game, the court seemed to shine in the pink atmosphere of the venue. There was so much support from so many fans, and I remember cheering with excitement, saying, “I want to play volleyball to the cheers as soon as possible.” It was really great to be able to play volleyball in Himeji.
To all the sponsors and supporters who always support the team, to the staff who carefully taught me techniques and ways of thinking, and to my teammates who have fought alongside me, they support me no matter what and push me over and over again. To all the fans who gave us their kind words. I sincerely thank everyone involved in Victorina Himeji. I’m really thankful to you.
Thank you for your continued support of Victorina Himeji.
■Akari Bono player profile
Bono joined Maxvalu Victorina in April 2021 and was promoted to Victorina Himeji in October 2021. As the youngest setter on the team, he always cheered up the team with his brightness.
[Name]Akari Bono
[Date of birth]2002.10.04
[Place of Birth]Higashiomi City, Shiga Prefecture
[Height]170cm Position: Setter
【Number on back】13
[Abbreviation]Jinlanhui High School
2021- Maxvalu Victorina
2021- Victorina Himeji
21/22 season results 23 games (15 sets)
22/23 season results 35 games (64 sets)
23/24 season results 3 games (6 sets)
【comment】
Thank you for your continued support. I have decided to leave Victorina Himeji at the end of this season.
I am very happy that I was able to become a professional volleyball player, which was my dream since I was a child. I was promoted from Max Valu Victorina (currently Viale Hyogo), and I feel that I was able to overcome various challenges, learn a lot, and grow as a person, albeit little by little as a professional. Also, the time I spent playing volleyball was very important to me.
I was able to have this experience thanks to all the sponsors, supporters, and fans who support Victorina Himeji. I am truly grateful.
As the youngest member of the team, I have been working hard as a cheerleader for three years! I hope that my presence will be of some help to the team. I will continue to challenge various things and do my best in my own way so that I can grow further, so I would be happy if you could support me.
I would also like to thank my seniors and staff who have been by my side through thick and thin. thank you very much.
Thank you for your continued support of Victorina Himeji.
■Rimi Kaneda player profile
Kaneda will join Victorina Himeji in 2021. He often appears in important situations and contributes to the team with his blocks and spikes. He had a bright personality and was loved by his teammates and staff.
[Name]Rimi Kaneda
[Date of birth]1998.10.6
[Birthplace]Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture
[Height]178cm Position: Outside hitter
【Back number】 15
[Biography]Gunma Prefectural Nishiouraku High School
Tokai University
2021- Victorina Himeji
21/22 season results 21 games (45 sets) Total score 2 points
22/23 season results 31 games (84 sets) Total score 73 points
2023/24 season results 8 games (10 sets) Total score 9 points
【comment】
I have decided to leave Victorina Himeji, where I have been for three years.
Thank you very much to all the sponsors and supporters. Although it was a short period of time, I was able to learn a lot and grow myself. I don’t know if I was able to help the team or if I was able to leave something for the team, but being able to play volleyball at Victorina Himeji was an irreplaceable experience of my life. Above all, my treasure is that I was able to meet the best friends and staff.
I would like to thank all the fans who supported me through good and bad times, the front staff who supported me so that I could play volleyball with all my might, and my teammates who worked with me toward my goals.
I would like to do my best to make use of my experience here and further grow!
Thank you for your continued support for Victorina Himeji.
■Yamada Ayane player profile
Yamada will join Victorina Himeji in 2022. Although he didn’t play much, he contributed to the team with his calm setup on the court.
[Name]Ayane Yamada
[Date of birth]2000.11.14
[Place of Birth]Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture
[Height]171cm Position: Setter
【Number on back】21
[Biography]Iwate Prefectural Takada High School
Tsuru University of Literature
2023- Victorina Himeji
23/24 season results 2 games (2 sets)
【comment】
Thank you for your continued support. I have decided to leave Victorina Himeji at the end of this season.
During my first year with the team, I was able to learn many things and gain valuable experience as a professional volleyball player. Also, there were some tough times, but I was able to overcome them thanks to my teammates, staff, and fans who always supported me no matter the situation.
I was able to have many wonderful encounters and experiences through volleyball. Thank you again to everyone who was involved. thank you very much.
And we appreciate your continued support of Victorina Himeji.
2024-04-04 03:03:07
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