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Sato joins Akari Chargers

Joey Villar - The Philippine Star
July 3, 2026 | 12:00am
Sato joins Akari Chargers
Risa Sato
STAR / File

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-Japanese middle blocker Risa Sato is injecting her vast championship experience to an Akari team eyeing a breakthrough crown when the PVL on Tour opens shop on Wednesday in Ilagan, Isabela.

“Ready to bring in her championship experience and energy. Risa will be a huge boost for the Chargers,” the team said on social media.

Sato last suited up for Chery Tiggo last year before its disbandment.

Sato has won a total of 11 PVL championships, the first with Pocari in 2017 and 10 with Creamline.

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