Solar Spikers enlist Russian import

MANILA, Philippines — Capital1 Solar Energy has brought in a young and talented Russian and four new veteran recruits to beef up its roster for the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference unfurling July 16.

Solar Spikers owners Mandy and Milka Romero welcomed Marina Tushova, a long-limbed 6-1 outside spiker who had tours of duty in France and Switzerland, as well as battle-scarred Iris Tolenada, Shola Alvarez, Julia Ipac and Ayumi Furukawa with aspirations of adding more excitement to the league.

Tushova, who last saw action for Sparta Nizhny Novgorod back home, has arrived in the country as early as June 10 and has seamlessly bonded with the whole team and adapted to Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb’s system.

“We hope to bring more excitement to the fans that’s why we took her and the four  local players,” said Mandy Romero, who is slowly but surely transforming the Solar Spikers to a team that can compete with any team.