Kiefer Ravena announces retirement from SEA Games competition
Kiefer Ravena during Gilas Pilipinas’ game vs Indonesia where the Philippines lost the gold. SEA GAMES POOL
MANILA, Philippines—After winning six medals, Kiefer Ravena announced that he has played in his last Southeast Asian Games.
Ravena unceremoniously announced his retirement from SEA Games competition on Monday.
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“That’s it for me. Hanging these bad boys up for my last SEA Games! Been my absolute pleasure playing for ??,” Ravena wrote on an Instagram story.
The 28-year-old Ravena holds the record with most number of gold medals by a Filipino basketball player with five.
He had a golden opportunity to win his sixth straight but Gilas Pilipinas took a stunning loss to Indonesia on Sunday in Hanoi, Vietnam.
The upset also denied the Philippines of a 14th consecutive gold while Indonesia claimed its first-ever basketball title in the biennial meet.
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