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Thirdy Ravena was supposed to debut with San-En in the B.League on Saturday against Chiba.
However, the Asian import is still in the country, as it was barely able to apply for its work visa on October 1.
“Naghihintay lang actually kasi nag-apply kami sa embassy yesterday. We are only waiting for your call for when it is approved,”The only UAAP MVP lamented three times in men’s basketball.
The 23-year-old swingman was supposed to leave the country last July to train with the NeoPhoenix.
However, the Japanese embassy was forced to close from March to August due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. And when it opened on September 1, the embassy, of course, gave priority to diplomats and those seeking permanent residence.
Ravenna falls into the entertainer category, as athletes were only able to apply for a visa on October 1.
“I think about a week. I’m not just sure if they can speed it up or the team president will call the embassy. “ Ravenna continued on when she thinks her visa will arrive.
A week is the best for Ravenna. Worst? A whole month.
“Hopefully just one or two games, but I’m already preparing for the worst to miss the whole month of October.”
As of now, the only thing the Ateneo 6ft 2 product could do is train at home, as it is still far from its ideal weight for gaming.
“I have a home gym and I train one on one with my True Focus coach. I run around town and do boxing. “ Ravenna shared.
“I am definitely heavier. The weight from college was 204 and the last time I measured it was 218. Now I am trying to lose weight but still keep muscle to help my legs. Yun lang naman ang adjustment “.
San-En is competing in the western conference of the league’s first division. The NeoPhoenix is coming from a season 5-36.
