Kim Yeon Koung
This is Kim’s 4th injury in 7 years since she started playing for the national team. Previous injuries include removing bone fragments in her right knee back in 2006, a torn cartilage in her left knee a year after and in 2008 Kim suffered the same injury but in her left knee.
Korean Federation better find a way to rest their star because it’d be very difficult to win matches sans Kim YK.
Kim got a serious injury on her right knee. She had serious pain after their (Olympic match) versus Brazil, and she took MRI, told her meniscus (knee cartilage) was torn. However, she pushed ahead to further matches, with her knee taped. Moreover, in the qurterfinal vs Italy, she failed to land properly, worsening her knee problem. She endured the pain throughout the tournament, being MVP and the best scorer, making Korean team to achieve 4th place in the Olympics, 36 years after Korean women`s volleyball recently achieved. No words to say.
Although she is told that it is so serious situation by a doctor, she is hesitating to get a surgery immediately. It takes 4 – 8 weeks to rehabilitate and thus she is concerned about her next season in club. She is willing to take surgery in May next year, after the Turkish League ends. However, the doctor is insisting on the immediate surgery.
As of press time, we have no info yet if Kim has decided to have surgery or hold it off til next year.
Get well soon Kim YK! Turkey is waiting for you!
