We knew it was bound to happen this year…
After 13 years of representing the National Team of France, Outside Hitter Stephane Antiga has officially announced his retirement today.
Stephane known for sporting different hair colors in the early 2000s won a bronze medal at the 2002 World Championship & silver medals at the 2003 & 2009 European Championships. Professionally, he’s a time 2 CEV Champions League runner up & 2 time silver medalist at the 2009 & 2010 World Club Championship with his current Polish club team, Skra Belchatow.
Pink Hair in 2002…
“You lose a player who has participated in every French medal-winning team of the last decade. He is a very important player for any team and is the dream of any coach. Stephane brought good humour but at the same time, he was always focused and [gave] 100 per cent.” says Coach Philip Blaine.
Stephane’s presence on the French squad will be missed.
Best Wishes Stephane.
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WATCH: Stephane Antiga
(images: FIVB)
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