Volleyball player Risa Sato is expecting her first child.
The Chery Tiggo middle blocker made the announcement on her 31st birthday on Friday, sharing the news through an Instagram post.
‘Best birthday yet! Grateful for the tiny miracle that makes my heart so full,’ Sato said. Sato posted photos of herself showing a baby bump along with an ultrasound and baby clothes. She also included a picture with her partner, basketball player Enzo Joson-also a former National University standout who now plays in the MPBL.
She received congratulatory messages from fellow PVL players as well as her former and current teammates. Sato has been on an extended absence for a few months after joining the Crossovers in January. She did not suit up in the Invitational and On Tour tournaments.
The Filipino-Japanese middle blocker is expected to miss more months as she awaits the arrival of her baby.
Before switching teams, Sato won 10 titles with the Creamline Cool Smashers.