Volleyball: Thea Gagate welcomed by Denso Airybees

Thea Gagate has been officially welcomed by the Denso Airybees on September 23, 2026. Photo from Denso/Instagram

MANILA — Thea Gagate has been officially welcomed by the Denso Airybees on Wednesday.

Gagate, 26, is going overseas, joining a Japan SV.League squad after two years in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

The former De La Salle University middle blocker was a former top overall pick in the PVL Draft in 2024, chosen by the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles.

She then played for the squad since and had also suited up for the Alas Pilipinas women’s national team, most recently in the 20th Asian Games, also in Japan.

Gagate follows the footsteps of Jaja Santiago-Minowa and Jia de Guzman, who both played for Denso.