MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago, now a Japanese citizen who goes by the name Sachi Minowa worked hard in pursuit of her Japan national team dreams.
However, the new FIVB rule may halt Minowa's aspiration to suit up for Japan . Philippine National Volleyball Federation and newly-elected Asian Volleyball Confederation president Ramon 'Tats' Suzara explained the technicalities when it comes to changing federations.'The problem is Jaja already played in the national team of the Philippines 3-4 times.
Minowa played for eight years in the Philippine national team which made her not be eligible to play for Japan according to the FIVB rule that was updated last year. 'We are not looking at the passport, we are looking at the federation of origin. Jaja is still Filipino by nature. If she did not play for the national team she can transfer.''Since she played by the record, she cannot play .'In the updated FIVB Sports regulation, Section 5.
FIVB Rule Makes Jaja Santiago Ineligible To Play For Japan National Team
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