{"id":147061,"date":"2026-04-07T08:24:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/?p=147061"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:24:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:24:34","slug":"deepest-condolences-on-the-passing-of-mr-tomas-santamaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asianvolleyball.net\/new\/deepest-condolences-on-the-passing-of-mr-tomas-santamaria\/","title":{"rendered":"Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Tomas Santamaria"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d2a2798f-e678-47e6-a9e5-8840a2a18163-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"649c7e49-09fe-45c7-8312-eeed0468c092\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"252\">It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Mr. Tomas Santamaria, the esteemed Former Chairman of the AVC Coach Committee. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"500\">Tomas and I had the privilege of working closely together for decades. Throughout our many years of collaboration, I was continually inspired by his unwavering dedication, his deep understanding of the game, and his genuine passion for the sport.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"915\">His legacy in the world of volleyball is truly monumental. Through his exceptional leadership and vision, Tomas made countless invaluable contributions to the development of volleyball across the region. He tirelessly championed the advancement of the sport, shaping its future and guiding generations of coaches and athletes. The impact of his work will continue to be felt and celebrated for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1056\">He was not just a remarkable colleague, but a cherished friend. I will deeply miss his wisdom, his warmth, and our shared moments together.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1191\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">My thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire volleyball community who mourn his loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Mr. Tomas Santamaria, the esteemed Former Chairman of the AVC Coach Committee. 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